Question 1

How do you authenticate an antiquarian book before purchase?

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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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Our Antiquarian Books Catalog

William Faulkner's Unconquered❦ Faulkner L’invaincu /EO NRF blanche

The Lyonnais Club❦ Lyon Duhamel Georges “Le club des Lyonnais

Rare book from 1861❦ MURGER (Henry). Madame Olympe 1861

Beautiful signed handwritten letter❦ Robert DEBRE lettre autographe manuscrite & signée

Comedy in Three Acts❦ PAILLERON, EDOUARD LA SOURIS COMEDIE EN TROIS ACTES 1888

Preservation of French Art❦ La sauvegarde de l’Art Français. Cahiers n° 23 Aide aux églises rurales

Exploring Benin's Artistic Heritage❦ BENIN L’ART DU BENIN

Collection of Women❦ érotique RECUEIL DES DAMES, par Pierre de Bourdeille Seigneur de Brantôme

A classic guide to reading aloud❦ D.LEVI MNEMOSYNE CLASSIQUE OU NOUVELLE COURONNE LITTERAire 1829

Response to Gabriele D'Annunzio❦ REPONSE A GABRIELE D’ANNUNZIO

A Novel with Author's Portrait❦ DANIEL-ROPS Le vent dans la nuit ex. sur vergé

The Vicar of Wakefield illustrated edition❦ Le Vicaire de Wakefield illus-G. Thomas

Guide to the Altman Collection❦ HANDBOOK OF THE BENJAMIN ALTMAN COLLECTION 1915

Masterpieces of the Topkapi❦ Topkapi – Peintures et miniatures.

Stendhal's literary contributions❦ STENDHAL L’oeuvre de Stendhal; histoire de ses livres et de sa pensée

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