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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Our Antiquarian Books Catalog

Imperial Guard Engraving❦ Gravure sur acier GARDE IMPERIALE 44 x 26 cm

Tales of Paiwai and Paiwuzzo❦ Paiwai und Paiwuzzo 1924

Retrospective of French Art until 1900❦ Exposition Rétrospective de l’Art Français des origines en 1900

A play exploring existential themes❦ BECKETT, Samuel En attendant Godot 1970

Reflections on a confectioner❦ Propos de O. L. Barenton, confiseur Nté

Women in the Arts❦ DAUDET (Alphonse). Les femmes d’Artistes.Avec une eau-forte d’André Gill

Philosophical exploration of political economy❦ HAMELIUS ETIENNE PHILOSOPHIE DE L’ECONOMIE POLITIQUE 1891

An original copy with author dedication❦ GUEHENNO Annie L’épreuve – Grasset1968 EO + dédicace

Illustrated youth magazine from 1897❦ Journal de la jeunesse – 1897 – premier semestre – Nouveau recueil hebdomadaire

Illustrated exploration of Paris❦ Paris Merveilleux Paris 1972

Dostoievsky's Reflections on Imprisonment❦ Dostoievsky Souvenirs de la maison des morts Vogüe

Adventurous tales of Jude du Lacques❦ Erotique Jude du Lacques le voyageur d’Antibes

Traffic Disruptor by KIPLING❦ KIPLING Rudyard. Le perturbateur du trafic

Italian Art and Metaphysics❦ art italien et la Metafisica: Le temps de la mélancolie

Inspiring Youth Guidance❦ Bouilly Les encouragements de la jeunesse

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