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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Archaeological Discoveries in China❦ CHINE DES PROFONDEURS DE LA TERRE CHINOISE

Selected stories by Alphonse Daudet❦ Daudet, Alphonse. Contes Choisis, 1880 mini

Bauhaus principles in architecture❦ Bauhaus – Moholy-Nagy, László. Von Material zu Architektur

A priest and a soldier's tale in Africa❦ YOULOFI – HISTOIRE D’UN PRETRE ET D’UN MILITAIRE FRANCAIS CHEZ LES N…. D’AF…

Autographed Letter by Architect ULLMANN❦ Émile Ullmann ARCHITECTE belle lettre manuscrite autographe & signée

Novels, Tales, Satires & Lyric Works❦ GIDE ROMANS. RECITS ET SOTIES. OEUVRES LYRIQUES. GALLIMARD pléiade

Classic Watches: The Finest Wristwatches Through Time❦ Montres Classiques – Les Plus Belles Montres-Bracelets

Paris a century ago through universal exhibitions❦ Paris il y a cent ans VITU 1975

Autographed Postcards to Poet Fernand Gregh❦ Hossonville belles cartes autographes manuscrites

Popular Heart: Poems and Pleas❦ RICTUS (Jehan). le coeur populaire. Poèmes, doléances, ballades, plaintes…

Intimate notes by Albert Samain❦ Samain Albert Carnets intimes – ex dono

Artistic exploration of Gabriel-Belot❦ GABRIEL-BELOT peintre imagier. Avec 40 reproductions

Essays and reflections by Paul Valéry❦ Paul Valéry Mélange Gallimard, 1941

Novel of Primitive Times❦ Vamireh : Roman des temps primitifs J. H. Rosny

Steel engraving by Senneville❦ Gravure galande sur acier 38 x 31 cm.

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