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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Droit Nouvelle pratique civile, criminelle et bénéficiale...❦ Droit Nouvelle pratique civile, criminelle et bénéficiale…

Pierre Brossolette signed autograph letters❦ Pierre Brossolette lettre autographes signée

Algeria There Down France: Memories of a Happy Algeria❦ Algérie Là-bas la France : Souvenirs d’une Algérie heureuse

Japon BAZZINI The Adventures of Fiammiferino illustrated by Pinchon❦ Japon BAZZINI Les Aventures de Fiammiferino illustré par Pinchon

History of the Treaty of Westphalia, or of the Negotiations... 1751❦ Westphalie Histoire du Traité de Westphalie, ou des Negociations..1751

Historical Atlas ... ancient maps for school use 1843❦ Atlas Historique ..cartes anciennes pour l’usage des collèges 1843

SULLY Mémoires du Duc de Sully Bradel binder❦ SULLY Mémoires du Duc de Sully Bradel relieur

André Laurie. Memoirs of a Boarding School Boy. Departmental High School. HETZEL❦ LAURIE André. Mémoires d’un collégien lycée de département HETZEL

Napoleon Anne-Marie Providence Wars of the First Empire❦ Napoléon Anne-Marie la providence guerres du premier Empire

Benjamin Rabier, Les Animaux s'amusent❦ RABIER Benjamin LES ANIMAUX S’AMUSENT

Maurice DRUON autograph letter signed❦ Maurice DRUON lettre autographes signée

Brazil Baroque, Soul of Brazil❦ BRESIL Baroque, Ame du Brésil

BARTET Causerie sur l'art dramatique 1903 ex. Anatole France❦ BARTET Causerie sur l’art dramatique 1903 ex. Anatole France

Bible Abbé Jager Sacy La Sainte Bible 1846

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