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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Our Antiquarian Books Catalog

Unpublished Correspondence of Mademoiselle❦ FERNIG **** Correspondance inédite de Mademoiselle + billet

Tales from Chad❦ Contes Zaghawa – 37 contes et deux légendes recueillis au Tchad

Novel exploring human delays❦ LADOUE Les Attardés. Roman 1923 1/15

Charming tales from a magical land❦ lilas sont fleuris. Roman-souvenir du Pays des Merveilles + dédicace

Children's tales for moral guidance❦ Le petit Samson suivi des petits indépendants 1828

Original edition of a classic work❦ Kipling Rudyard Brugglesmith Librairie Stock, 1912 EO

A Guide to Ascetic Practices❦ Petits traités ascétiques à l’usage des communautés religieuses

The Sea in Victor Hugo's Literature❦ HUGO La Mer dans l’Oeuvre littéraire de Victor Hugo

Sketches of Humanity❦ ALAIN Esquisses de l’homme. Editions D’Art Edouard Pelletan

Enchanting Forests by Nesmy❦ Nature Nesmy La féerie des bois Grasset, 1927

First Appearance of Luce Anna❦ AMY Luce Anna, premier visage. Roman

Typed and signed letter by EDOUARD BONNEFOUS❦ EDOUARD BONNEFOUS lettre tapuscrite & signée

Original Engravings in the 19th Century❦ Gravure originale au XIXe siècle.

A girl's story beneath a mosquito net❦ LANGE Monique Une petite fille sous une moustiquaire + dédicace

A historical overview of a Parisian monument❦ L’ hotel de la Marine , le monument et l’ histoire 1924

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