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?

Accepted Answer

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

Blood and the Cities of Sin❦ MALAPARTE (Curzio) Sang suivi de Sodome et Gomorrhe

Serigraphy of traditional crafts❦ serigraphie 5 planches sur papier fort LES VIEUX METIERS

Exploration of Love and Eastern Themes❦ TOUSSAINT LA SULTANE DE L’AMOUR

Montherlant's Olympic Works❦ MONTHERLANT Le Paradis à l’ombre des épées,Les Onze devant la porte dorée

Marine drawing on cardboard❦ marine dessin au crayon 12,5 x 19,5 cm.

A story of valor and service❦ Tom Beatty Ace of Service

Stories for Young Readers❦ Kipling, Rudyard HISTOIRES COMME CA Fabulet, Louis & Humières 1941

Anonymous comedy exploring societal themes❦ Ramoneurs comédie anonyme en prose éditée par Austin Gill

Original edition on the Revocation of Nantes❦ KLOSSOWSKI. La révocation de l’Édit de Nantes. Édition originale

Academic catalog of Gold and Silver items❦ GOLD Gilbert Collection of Gold and Silver. Los Angeles Country Museum of Art

Illustrated tale of love and adventure❦ Prévost Histoire du chevalier des Grieux Piazza illustré par Fel

A biography of Victor Hugo❦ Hugo BARBOU Alfred La vie de Victor Hugo

Charming children's tales with illustrations❦ Schmid, Thiriet H. (illustrations) La corbeille de fleurs

Overview of Rome and Its Empire❦ ROME ET SON EMPIRE 1962

Women's Merit by LEGOUVÉ❦ Femme LEGOUVÉ, Gabriel LE MÉRITE DES FEMMES 1824

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