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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The Assassinated Poet - First Edition❦ APOLLINAIRE Le poète assassiné EO

A Neapolitan tale from 1740❦ Stendhal. Suora Scolastica. Histoire qui émut tout Naples en 1740

Next Year in Jerusalem❦ ORAZI THARAUD, THARAUD L’an prochain à Jérusalem !

The Sorcerers - Limited Edition❦ Sorcier Vertex -Les sorciers

Court, City & Regional Directory 1844❦ Almanach de la Cour, de la Ville et des Départements 1844

Analysis of linguistic tropes❦ DU MARSAIS. Des tropes ou des différents sens dans lesquels on peut…

Contemporary Writers' Portraits❦ contemporains Meyerbeer MIRECOURT Gautier, Viennet, Elie Berthet, Henri Heine

Wonders of Mont Saint-Michel❦ Merveilles du Mont Saint-Michel

Mock-heroic parody of epic verse❦ FOUGERET DE MONGERON LA HENRIADE TRAVESTI 1825

Italian Women in the Renaissance Period❦ femme Rodocanachi La Femme italienne à l’époque de la Renaissance 1907

Church and State Relations❦ FRANCE (Anatole). L’Eglise et la République

Philosophical Maxims and Reflections❦ La Rochefoucauld Les Maximes de La Rochefoucauld 1881

Practical Dictionary of Occult Sciences❦ Occultisme Dictionnaire pratique des sciences occultes1950

A Pin & Hazel Leaf: Romantic Tales❦ POUR UNE EPINGLE LEGENDE SUIVI DE LA FEUILLE DE COUDRIER

Global Explorations: Africa, Asia, Americas & Beyond❦ voyages Connaissance du monde EXPLORATIONS 1961

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