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

International Legal Conflicts Explained❦ Les Conflits de Nationalites Devant Les Juridictions International 1916

Illustrated novel about Joan of Arc❦ Jean de LA VARENDE Man’d’Arc. Roman illustré par Cochet

Belgian Art from Rubens to Surrealism❦ Belgique PEINTURE EN BELGIQUE DE RUBENS AUX SURREALISTES

Original edition on pure thread❦ empoisonneuse ou l’empoisonnée edition originale sur pur fil G. LENOTRE Babet

Science fiction classic on invisibility❦ SF WELLS H.G. L HOMME INVISIBLE 1932

The Republic and Philippe of Orleans❦ La République et Philippe d’Orleans 1830

Colonial Folly Insights❦ Curiosa LES FOLIES COLONIALES

Reflections on Chopin❦ GIDE (André). Notes sur Chopin 1949

Parisian life in the Latin Quarter❦ Murger LE PAYS LATIN 1858

Emigration and its trials❦ BOURGET Paul L’Emigré

Simple tales from the hills❦ KIPLING (Rudyard).- Simples contes des collines EO

Study on Bayeux Cathedral and Local Churches❦ Bayeux Mémoire sur la Cathédrale de Bayeux et les églises paroissiales au 19e

Illustrated Work with 85 Vignettes❦ VIOLON violoneux de la Sapinière. Ouvrage illustré de 85 vignettes par MARIE

Dead Cities of the Gulf of Lyon❦ villes LENTHERIC CHARLES LES VILLES MORTES DU GOLFE DE LYON

Signed Letter to F.D. Gregh❦ Maurice Schumann lettre signée

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