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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Le pimpet - Illustrated children's adventure novel❦ CHERAU (Gaston) Le pimpet 1935 Reboussin

Richelieu's Final Years: Archival Study 1758-1788❦ Richelieu D’ESTREE LA VIEILLESSE DE RICHELIEU (1758 – 1788 )

Women's Needlework Encyclopedia❦ couture Dillmont encyclopédie des ouvrages des dames

Zurbarán - Grand Palais exhibition catalog❦ Zurbarán : Paris, Galeries nationales du Grand Palais 1988

Ancient sculpture catalog of the National Louvre Museum❦ LOUVRE Notice de la sculpture antique du Musée National du Louvre Premier 1870

Overview of Argentine Foreign Trade❦ Argentina comercio exterior argentino en 1936 y 1935 y estadisticas economicas

The Salaried Wanderer❦ BERAUD HENRI LE FLANEUR SALARIE

The Purse: A Moral Tale❦ Bourse la bourse 74 x 115 mm;, 1838

Gazelle's Memoirs - Illustrated Children's Classic❦ Enfentina CHRISTOPHE Les Mémoires de Gazelle

Discovering Champagne-Ardenne through artistic landscapes❦ IROLLA (Roland)découverte de la Champagne-Ardenne.

Musical Journey Through Montmartre's Golden Age❦ Chat noir BONNAUD Une heure de musique avec Montmartre

Agricultural Bulletin from Hérault❦ Hérault Bulletin de la sté centrale d’agriculture et des comices agricoles 1859

Reprint of Saint David's work❦ Szent David Kirallynak es profetanak 1686 MINI

Understanding Art Fabrics❦ Tissus HENNEZEL (Henri d’) Pour comprendre les tissus d’art

Theoretical and Practical Studies on Steel❦ acier ETUDES THEORIQUES ET PRATIQUES SUR LES PROPRIETES ET L’EMPLOI DE L’ACIER

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