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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Introduction to Athletics for Youth❦ athlétisme -l’initiation à l’athlétisme des enfants et des jeunes filles

Adventures on a Dream Island❦ île des rêves, aventures d’un Anglais qui s’ennuie

Praise for the French Bourgeois❦ JOHANNET RENE ELOGE DU BOURGEOIS FRANCAIS

Alceste's Witty Dialogue❦ COURTELINE LA CONVERSATION D’ALCESTE ill.de Boucher

Boylesve's Literary Exploration❦ BOYLESVE (René) Elise EO 1921

Autograph handwritten card by Henri BORDEAUX❦ Henri BORDEAUX carte manuscrite autographe

Recent Archaeological Discoveries❦ EYDOUX HOMMES ET DIEUX DE LA GAULE – LES RECENTES DECOUVERTES ARCHEO-

Napoleon III’s Hidden Legacy❦ Silences sur le Second Empire

A Novel by Pierre Benoit❦ BENOIT (Pierre) : Axelle

Annual Directory of Touring Club❦ TOURING-CLUB de FRANCE 1914 annuaire

Medical practice guide, Volume IV❦ GUIDE DU MEDECIN PRATICIEN, TOME IV, LES TROUBLES MOTEURS et les paralysies

Life of Saint Clotilde, Queen of France❦ VIE DE SAINTE CLOTILDE REINE DE FRANCE 1857

A charming adaptation of an English classic❦ La fortune de Betty. Adaptation de l’anglais

Contemporary engravings on crystal❦ ASIAN ARTISTS IN CRYSTAL, Designs by Contemporary Asian Artists Engraved

Original edition with illustrations❦ MONTHERLANT Henri de Sous les drapeaux morts

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