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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Collection of Songs with Piano Accompaniment❦ BOUQUET DE CHANSONS RECUEILIES, CHANTEES & ANIMEES

A Prince's Literary Journey❦ Perret Rôle de Plaisance

Collective work by Robert LEBEL❦ Robert LEBEL “Le Père l’ascèse et la Mère tu m’ TERROSSIAN

Two satirical tales by Renard❦ JULES RENARD L’ÉCORNIFLEUR suivi de La Lanterne Sourde /arches

Heredia's collected works: Les Trophées❦ Heredia, J. M. de Oeuvres de. Les Trophées Alphonse Lemerre

Desert Exploration with Early Photography❦ Sahara 1891 Au Sahara

Provençal Epic of Love and Tradition❦ MISTRAL Frédéric Mireille. Mirèio. Poème provençal

19th Century Illustrations - Complete Series❦ LES ILLUSTRATIONS DU XIXe SIECLE

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs❦ WALT DISNEY GRIMM BLANCHE NEIGE ET LES SEPT NAINS 1938

Rimbaud's Spiritual Drama with Author Inscription❦ Rops Daniel Rimbaud le drame spirituel + dédicace

Héricault Family Genealogy and Uncle's Memoirs❦ Généalogie Héricault les mémoires de mon oncle 1867

Four Reading Books - Educational Texts❦ TOLSTOI, Leon. LES QUATRE LIVRES DE LECTURE 1869-1872

Dragon imagery - large format poster❦ Imagerie DRAGONS 44 x 34 cm

French Decorative Sculpture: Archive Motifs❦ Statuaire et Sculpture Decorative. Motifs extraits des archives

Alice's Morning Toilet by Her Uncle❦ toilette d’Alice par son oncle 1870 illustré par Benassit

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