Question 1

How do you authenticate an antiquarian book before purchase?

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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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In praise of Proust❦ Proust FERNANDEZ, Ramon. A la gloire de… Proust

Intimate letters to the Amazon❦ GOURMONT Lettres intimes à l’Amazone 1927 sur vergé

Tales of Byzantium and the Crusades❦ Croisade SCHLUMBERGER Récits de Byzance et des croisades 1917

Original suite of poetic works❦ Valéry, Paul: Suite Gallimard, 1934

Napoleon's Battle Strategy❦ Napoléon BATAILLE D’ABOUKIR 1798. Nelson contrarie la stratégie de Bonaparte

Historical novel by DURUY❦ DURUY GEORGE LE GARDE DU CORPS 1885.

Artistic overview of Japan's history❦ Japon Smith Bradley Une histoire du Japon à travers son art 1965

A five-act comedy on journalism❦ GIRARDIN L’école des journalistes: comédie en cinq actes et en vers

Christian Delight❦ Delizie del Cristiano 80 x 140 mm.

Guide for Steam Vessel Crew❦ MANUEL DU CAPITAINE, DU MECANICIEN ET DU CHAUFFEUR DE BATIMENT A VAPEUR

Theatre of P. Corneille❦ Corneille théatre de P. Corneille 1755

Comprehensive Guide to Equestrianism❦ Le cheval, encyclopédie de l’équitation et des sports hippiques par saurel

The Amethyst Ring - Comic History trilogy❦ FRANCE Anatole ex. sur vélin du Marais Balthasar. L’anneau d’Améthyste. Hist..

League of Nations: A Decade of International Cooperation❦ SDN societé des Nations Dix Ans De Cooperation Internationale

Deep-sea exploration expeditions❦ Marine Sous les mers campagnes d’explorations du “Trvailleur & du talisman

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