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

Chance encounters in life❦ KIPLING RUDYARD Au hasard de la vie. STOCK 1910

Charming illustrated work❦ Le petit tambour de Saragosse 1928

Short stories reflecting on the past❦ AYME MARCEL EN ARRIERE – NOUVELLES 1950

A journey to the land of billions❦ TISSOT VOYAGE AUX PAYS des MILLIARDS 1881

Comic and Detective Novel Catalogue❦ BD CATALOGUE CASTERA POUR COLLECTIONNEURS. BANDES DESSINEES, ROMANS POLICIERS

A critical examination of Christian socialists❦ Pour en finir avec la légende : Rouges-Chrétiens – Mémoire 1937

Exploration of Games of Chance❦ chance et les jeux de hasard – Loterie, boule, roulettes, baccarat…

Biographical directory of government officials❦ Who’s Who in Government (Vol.I only) The Biographical Research Bureau

Beautiful autograph map❦ Raymond POINCARE belle carte

Pioneer of Artistic Debate❦ EDOUARD PIGNON “Ma seule manière de vivre est d’interroger le monde”

Insights into French Decadence❦ Rochefort (Henri), Chroniques : Les Français de la décadence 1885

Works of H.G. Wells❦ SF WELLS WEST GEOFREY H.G. WELLS

Critique of False Resistance Post-WWII❦ BONNAMY Résistantialisme ex. sur alfa

Tropical nights and passion in colonial Haiti❦ Rebell Les Nuits Chaudes du Cap Français

Botanical Organization and Natural Families❦ BOTANIQUE ORGANOGRAPHIE ET FAMILLE NATURELLES 1883

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