Question 1

How do you authenticate an antiquarian book before purchase?

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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

Technical Review of Kawasaki Motorbikes❦ Kawasaki Revue Moto Technique, N° 42, Kawasaki Z 400 J, Z 500 B, Gp Z 500 D1, Su

Exploration of Francis Bacon's artwork❦ Francis Bacon The Human Body

Rare Feminist Congress of Women❦ Erasme le congrès des femmes 1872

Adventures of Bille and Cube❦ MICHA Bille et Cube à travers le Monde

Spring Tales from Henri Tessier❦ MAJESTE LE PRINTEMPS. Contes 1886

Insights on civil law prescription❦ Droit Troplong De la prescription, ou Commentaire … 1838

Studies on Illustrious Women of the 17th Century❦ Femme COUSIN Madame de Sablé

Complete Works on Jesuits and Ultramontanism❦ QUINET EDGAR OEUVRES COMPLETES LES JESUITES – L’ULTRAMONTANISME…1857

Original edition with dedication❦ GRASSET UNE RENCONTRE PARIS, 1940, dédicace

Exploration of Rude's Art and Era❦ Rude sculpteur, ses oeuvres et son temps (1784-1855)

Autograph letter to poet Fernand Gregh❦ Duc de LA FORCE Lettre autographe manuscrite

German soldier training prints❦ Gravure sur acier exercices de soldats allemands 40 x 25 cm

The Lithographs of Pablo Picasso❦ Picasso Pablo Picasso. Die Lithographien

Charming Children's Adventures in Paris❦ Les aventures de Piff et Pouff à Paris

Original Swiss prints from 1951❦ Indiennes neuchâteloises 1951

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