Question 1

How do you authenticate an antiquarian book before purchase?

Accepted Answer

Every La Librairie Antique listing explicitly mentions the first edition status (E.O. or 1st edition), print run, publication date (colophon), binding type (leather, parchment, gilding), format (12mo, folio, etc.), and detailed condition (foxing, dampstains, repairs if any). We provide multiple high-resolution photos. For items above 500 EUR, a provenance certificate is included when available.

Question 2

Do you ship to the United States? Will I pay import duties?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Antiquarian books ship duty-free to the USA under HTS code 9903.01.31 ("informational materials" exception, still valid after the August 2025 de-minimis suspension). Delivery: 7-12 days via Colissimo International tracked, 3-5 days via DHL Express. State sales tax may apply depending on your state (typically 0-9%).

Question 3

What payment methods do you accept from international buyers?

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All major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, JCB), PayPal with Buyer Protection (recommended for non-EU customers), SEPA bank transfer for Europe, and SWIFT international wire for orders above 2000 EUR. Stripe-secured checkout (PCI-DSS Level 1).

Question 4

What is your return policy?

Accepted Answer

30-day return window for international buyers. Full refund (including return shipping) if the book does not match our description. Convenience returns: buyer covers return postage, refund issued upon receipt of the book in its original condition.

Question 5

How can I verify a first edition?

Accepted Answer

A first edition (often abbreviated E.O. in French) is the first published version of a work. Identifiers: print run statement at the front/back, colophon date, paper and format specifications, reference bibliographies (Vicaire, Carteret for French literature, Sadleir for 19th century English literature). Every listing mentions first edition status explicitly when applicable.

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Comprehensive catalog of Hallays' works❦ Répertoire général des oeuvres de André Hallays 1859-1930

Poems by Vigny❦ Vigny POESIES

The Land of Montbéliard❦ Montbéliard RENARD Le pays de montbéliard + dédicace

Folk Studies Journal Compilation❦ Subiet SOCIETE FOLKLORIQUES DU CENTRE OUEST – LE SUBIET – TOME XIII -1979

A journey through the USSR❦ Russie porte ouverte 1957 quinze mille kilomètres parcourus

Biography and work of Ronsard❦ RONSARD SA VIE ET SON OEUVRE Gustave Cohen

Financial Insights into the French Church❦ GAUCHER Roland LES FINANCES DE L’EGLISE DE FRANCE

Complete series of Gabard's Vieux Garcon❦ Gabard VIEUX GARCON X 10 CPA série complète

Jerusalem: A Sacred City Explored❦ Jérusalem Si je t’oublie Jérusalem ! La cité sainte à travers la bible

Corner wear on a toilet bowl❦ Tub toilette CPA A. Block

Exploration of Camel Life❦ VIE DE CHAMEAU le vaisseau du désert

Rare signed postcard by artist❦ Aiglon GASTON ALAIN dédicacé

Tales of the Tropics by Lafcadio Hearn❦ HEARN LAFCADIO CONTES DES TROPIQUES 1926

Plaster medal of splendor rei novalis❦ Médaille en plâtre splendor rei novalis 41 mm

Occult documents on Fareinists❦ Occulte documents pour l’histoire des Fareinistes LES ILLUMINES DE FAREINS

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