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

A tribute to sailing❦ voile HOMMAGE A LA VOILE

Discussion on Israel❦ THARAUD Causerie sur Israël ex. papier Madagascar

The Struggles of Indochina❦ Indo-chine Agonie de L’Indochine (1953-1954)

Rediscovered Treasures of Impressionism❦ LES TEMPS RETROUVES les trésors retrouvés

Evenings with Aunt Berthe❦ soirées de ma tante Berthe illustré par Morel

Exploration of Emin Pasha by Stanley❦ Stanley au secours D’Émin – Pacha 1890

French naval history overview❦ Marine Salaun LA MARINE FRANCAISE 1934

Selected works of Piron❦ Piron oeuvres choisies de Piron 1826 mini

Explore the hidden side of London❦ Londres Secret 1932

Study of Lexovian Topography❦ Lisieux étude de topographie lexovienne 1934

A literary work from 1866❦ La mouche 1866

Illustrated journey through early 20th century Tunisia❦ Tunisie P. Dumas La Tunisie 1937 203 héliogravures

A boy's life and adventures❦ érotique Ma vie de garçon ou les faits et gestes du vicomte de Nantel

Guide to Pyrenees and Basque Coast❦ Pyrénées, Côte Basque Gascogne

Guide for Young Ladies❦ Minona ouvrage destine a l’education des jeunes demoiselles 1832

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