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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Songs with Lyrics by Prévert❦ Prévert – Christiane Verger – Loris. Tour de Chant

A delightful comedy in three acts❦ Heureuse ! Comédie en Trois Actes 1903

Complete manual for lithographic printers❦ Imprimerie MANUEL COMPLET DE L’IMPRIMEUR LITHOGRAPHE

Navigation journal of a Tahiti voyage❦ Tahiti nouvelle Cythère (Tahiti). Journal de navigation inédit écrit à bord…

Rare and Curious Books Catalogue❦ FONTAINE Catalogue de livres anciens et modernes rares et curieux 1878-1879

Introduction to Music for Enthusiasts❦ Musique L’initiation à la musique Amateurs de Musique et de Radio 1935

Administrative Yearbook of Calvados❦ Annuaire administratif du département du Calvados 1883

Charm of Southern Russia❦ KOUPRINE Les Lestrygons ou les Charmes de la Russie du sud Lébedeff

Artistic Exploration of Society❦ SENNEP LE MILIEU Librairie Floury, 1934

Exploring Clarity in Life❦ WELLS H.G. Mr. BRITLING COMMENCE A VOIR CLAIR 1917

Original Edition of Molière's Sicilian Play❦ Molière Le Sicilien sur vergé nté

Renoir by Michel Drucker❦ RENOIR Drucker 1944

Bonaparte's Parisian Adventure❦ VERS BRUMAIRE – BONAPARTE A PARIS

Insights into H.-R. Lenormand's theater❦ Daniel-Rops Sur le théatre de H.-R. Lenormand + dédicace

The Sympathetic Role in Modern Life❦ ROLE DU SYMPATHIQUE DANS LA VIE MODERNE

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