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

Vauvenargues: Life and Thought❦ MARQUIS DE VAUVENARGUES par Lanson

The Age of Reason with Spitzer lithographs❦ SARTRE (Jean-Paul) L’Age de raison SPITZER

Portrait of a 17th-century noblewoman's youth❦ Femme COUSIN Madame de Longueville. La jeunesse de Madame de Longueville

The Borgias of Rome: Scandal and Intrigue❦ Erotique APOLLINAIRE GUILLAUME LA ROME DES BORGIA

Genevan tales with author's illustrations❦ SUISSE TÖPFFER nouvelles genevoises

Egyptian Amulets: Archaeological Study❦ Amulets 1972

Two novels with original lithographs by Bardone❦ Henri Troyat La neige en deuil, Le geste d’Eve… ill-Bardonne

Clinical hallucinations and pathophysiology❦ hallucinations clinique et physiopathologie 1951

Photographic Album of Orléans❦ Orléans LES HAUTS DOSSIERS DES STALLE… D’ORLEANS 1889

Brou Church in Bresse: Architectural and Artistic Heritage❦ BROU BOURG EN BRESSE 1990

Studies on Greek Tragedians: Aeschylus❦ PATIN (Henri). Etudes sur les tragiques grecs Eschyle

Napoleon's Decline and Fall❦ napoléon MARECHAL VICOMTE WOLSELEY Le Déclin et la Chute de Napoléon

Marian Glories with Salve Regina Paraphrase❦ LIGUORI GLOIRES DE MARIE CONTENANT LA PARAPHRASE DU SALVE REGINA 1867

Exploring Muria Culture❦ India the Muria and Their Ghotul 1947

Essays on La Fontaine and his fables❦ LA FONTAINE ET SES FABLES 1881

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