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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Memoirs of a French noblewoman❦ Mémoires de Mlle de Montpensier, petite-fille de Henri IV, 1868

Exploration of Platonic Love in Chivalry❦ Mystères de la chevalerie et de l’amour platonique au Moyen Âge

Exhibition catalog from 1962❦ BISSIERE (Roger). Galerie Jeanne Bucher 1962

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Bernard CLAVEL Original Photograph❦ Bernard CLAVEL 19,5 x 30 cm argentique originale

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Abbey Records of Saint Martin❦ CARTULAIRE DE L’ABBAYE DE SAINT MARTIN DE PONTOISE 1904

History of Auteuil❦ AUTEUIL AU COURS DES AGES 1947

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African Landing to Darlan's Murder❦ DU DEBARQUEMENT AFRICAIN AU MEURTRE DE DARLAN

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