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?

Accepted Answer

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

Erasmus' Praise of Folly Illustrated❦ erasme Eloge de la Folie Dessins de Hans Holbein

Useful and Pleasant Maritime Almanac❦ ETRENNES MARITIMES UTILES ET AGREABLES – 1833 MINI

Exploring Modern Ideas❦ Savoirs précaires – pour une autre histoire des idées à l’époque moderne

A fine edition of a classic novel❦ FLAUBERT, Gustave L’ÉDUCATION SENTIMENTALE, histoire d’un jeune homme

Life of a Woman During Emigration❦ Adélaïde de Kerjean, marquise de Falaiseau, vie d’une femme pendant l’émigration

Life in Bohemia: A Portrait❦ Henri Murger Scènes de la vie de Bohème

Burlesque adaptation of Henriade❦ Henriade travestie en vers burlesques. 1829

Military convoy engraving❦ gravure sur acier, convoi militaire 44 x 26,5 cm

Army imagery from Frankfurt❦ Armée imagerie de Frankfurt 35 x 42 cm. 2 gravures sur vergé

Memorial of the French Foreign Legion❦ LEGION MEMORIAL DE LA LEGION ETRANGERE 1966

Letters to Friends❦ FRANCK HENRI LETTRES A QUELQUES AMIS + dédicace

Nobility and Titles in Christian Societies❦ noblesse et les titres nobiliaires dans les sociétés chrétiennes 1857

Advertising Campaign Insights❦ publicité campagne de publicité conseils et réflexions à l’usage des annonceurs

Prison Experience under Nicholas II❦ Russie Grigouri GUERCHOUNI Dans les cachots de Nicolas II

Statistical data on Hungary before the Millennium❦ Hongrie à La Veille du Millénaire: Données Statistiques avec deux Plans 1896

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