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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Overview of French military history❦ Précis des victoires, conquêtes et revers des Français depuis 1792 jusqu’à 1845

Adventures of King Pausole❦ LOUYS, Pierre Les aventures du roi Pausole ill-Poulain

Gide's reflections and letters❦ Gide André Attendu que… Charlot + lettres

Letters on Life for a Young Girl❦ Histoire d’une bouchée de pain. Lettres à une petite fille…Hetzel

Artistic satire collection❦ SENNEP Le milieu 1934

French Society Illustrated❦ Daumier Gavarni…Les français peints par eux-mêmes

Selected Stories of Rudyard Kipling❦ KIPLING (Rudyard) CONTES CHOISIS sur vergé

Exploration of American Islands (Antilles)❦ Antilles Voyages aux isles de l’Amérique (Antilles) 1693-1705 tome 2 seul LABAT

Dead Affections❦ Reynal, Béatrix Tendresses mortes + envoi

Excavation insights from Deh Luran Plain❦ An Early Town on the Deh Luran Plain: Excavations at Tepe FARUKHABAD

Chronicles of Palais-Royal's Splendor❦ Paris Les Chroniques du Palais-Royal

Military service law and guide for immigrants❦ Bolivia ley de servicio militar 1907 Viajero inmigrante en Bolivia

A thorough guide to Switzerland❦ SUISSE Joanne La Suisse 1868

Controversial questions of history and science❦ questions contreversées de l’histoire et de la science 1880

Maritime artworks by E. W. Cooke❦ Marines de E. W. Cooke 1811-1880

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