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?

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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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Reliure Marius-Michel. French binding since the invention of printing❦ Reliure MARIUS-MICHEL. La reliure française depuis l’invention de l’imprimerie

parish of the Saint-Vincent de Paul church in Paris 1942❦ paroisse de l’église Saint-Vincent de Paul à Paris 1942

Napoléon Leynadier histoire de Napoléon 1866

Napoléon REMUSAT Memoirs of Madame de Rémusat❦ Napoléon REMUSAT Mémoires de Madame de Rémusat

Marie d'Anjou queen of Majorca 1682❦ Marie d’Anjou reine de Mayorque 1682

motorcycle technique❦ moto Technique

Fencing New Complete Manual of the Armourer, the Furbisher and the Arquebusier❦ escrime Nouveau Manuel complet de l’Armurier du fourbisseur et de l’arquebusier

Savoir vivre Roret 1839❦ politesse manuel complet de la bonne compagnie ou Guide de la polit.. Roret 1839

Sugar New complete manual for the manufacturer and refiner of sugar 1916 Roret❦ sucre Nouveau manuel complet du fabricant et raffineur de sucre 1916 Roret

pates alimentaires amidonnier and the pasta manufacturer 1890 Roret❦ pates alimentaires amidonnier et du fabricant de pâtes alimentaires 1890 Roret

Bougie: complete manual of the stearic candle manufacturer Roret❦ bougie manuel complet du fabricant de bougies stéariques Roret

Fontaine Nouveau Manuel complet du Mécanicien Fontainier 1882 Roret❦ fontaine Nouveau Manuel complet du MECANICIEN FONTAINIER 1882 Roret

Nouveau manuel complet de l'Horloger Rhabilleur 1895❦ montre Nouveau manuel complet de l’Horloger Rhabilleur 1895

Breeder of birds or the art of bird-keeping 1914 Roret❦ éleveur d’oiseaux ou art de l’oiselier 1914 Roret

jeux de cartes containing ancient games, children's games... 1912 Roret❦ jeux de cartes contenant jeux anciens, jeux d’enfants..1912 Roret

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