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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Manual on Factory Advice and Accounting❦ Fabrique Manuel des conseils de fabrique 1893

Sensual pleasures of the King❦ érotique EROTIQUE Bettencourt Les plaisirs du Roi

Reflections on the Priesthood❦ CAUSSETTE MANREZE DU PRETRE

Exploration of Eastern Christianity❦ CHRETIENS D’ORIENT 1929

Chamber Music and Poetry by Paul Collin❦ MUSIQUE DE CHAMBRE. POESIES.1868

Remarkable events of ancient Roman history❦ historien de douze ans ou faits remarquables de l’histoire ancienne et romaine

Social and Satirical Songs❦ JOLIVET Chansons sociales et satiriques 1956

Tribute to André Gide, 1928❦ GIDE Hommage à André Gide 1928

Announcement of the passing of a Marshal❦ Maréchal FOCH faire-part de décès

Story of an Adopted Child❦ le petit Jacques ou l’enfant adoptif d’un vieux soldat 1836

New Arithmetic for Commerce and Navigation❦ Arithmétique Nouvelle arithmétique appliquée au commerce et à la marine 1846

Biography of St. Louis de Gonzague❦ VIE DE St LOUIS DE GONZAGUE1839

Masterpieces of Breton Folk Art❦ Bretagne ENCLOS BRETONS. Chefs-d’oeuvre de l’art populaire

Miniature work on hemlock❦ Mini Augier La ciguë 1850 76 x 104 mm.

Ambassador's memoirs from Germany❦ USA Mémoires de l’Ambassadeur Gérard.. années en Allemagne

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