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?

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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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Ponts et Chaussées, The Art of the Engineer 1826 31 x 49 cm. 245 lithographed plates❦ ponts et chaussée, l’art de l’ingénieur 1826 31 x 49 cm. 245 planches lithogra-

Sebastião Salgado. Workers: An Archaeology of the Industrial Age❦ Sebastião Salgado. La Main De L’Homme, Une Archeologie de L’ère Industrielle

Peugeot All the Peugeots - From the Origins to the 1980s❦ peugeot Toutes les Peugeot – Des origines aux années 80

auto L’AUTOMOBILE Aviation Motorcycling Water sports Sport tourism..1951-52❦ auto L’AUTOMOBILE Aviation Motocyclisme Sports nautiques Tourisme sport..1951-52

chasse LE VERRIER DE LA CONTERIE L'Ecole de la chasse aux chiens courants❦ chasse LE VERRIER DE LA CONTERIE L’Ecole de la chasse aux chiens courants

Album of Ancient and Modern Travels, 1856❦ voyages Album des voyages anciens et modernes 1856

Letters on miniature 1822❦ Lettres sur la miniature 1822

Gaëtan Faradel, Champion of the Tour du Monde❦ SEMANT Gaëtan Faradel, Champion du Tour du Monde

Maurice DRUON signed autograph letters❦ Maurice DRUON lettre autographes signée

Économie Du Bois Aymé Examen de quelques questions d'économie 1824❦ economie Du Bois Aymé Examen de quelques questions d’économie 1824

Pierre Brossolette autograph letter signed❦ Pierre Brossolette lettre autographes signée

Annuaire des fabricants de confiserie chocolaterie confiturerie biscuiterie. 1948❦ Annuaire des fabricants de confiserie chocolaterie confiturerie biscuiterie.1948

Anthology of French Poets of the 19th Century❦ Anthologie des Poètes français du XIXe siècle

Guyane Okâ. Ecoute. la nouvelle qui vient de loin Original story 1995❦ Guyane Okâ. Ecoute. la nouvelle qui vient de loin Conte Original 1995

Maurice DRUON autograph letter signed❦ Maurice DRUON lettre autographes signée

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