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

Rediscovery of Delphes❦ Delphes La redécouverte de Delphes 1992

Experience in Argentina❦ Argentine Trois ans chez les Argentins illustré par Riou

Historical Analysis of Public Transport❦ Transport Analyse historique de l’évolution des transports en commun..parisienne

Conflict in the Pacific: Russo-Japanese War❦ Lutte pour le Pacifique – Origines et résultats de la guerre russo-japonaise

Chateaubriand's life and era❦ Chateaubriand et son temps d’après les Mémoires d’Outre-tombe

Stendhal's classic novel edition❦ Stendhal La chartreuse de Parme / vélin

New French Language Dictionary❦ Roret Nouveau dictionnaire de la langue francaise 1832

Story of a Young Indian Chief❦ Mocandah ou le jeune chef indien

Collection of Maps from Eure❦ Eure. Collection des 25 plans de F. Ameline 1927

Illustrated history of the Louvre❦ Louvre et son histoire 1895

Autographed letter by Georges Lecomte❦ Georges Lecomte Académie Française Lettre autographe manuscrite

Life and Loves of François Barbazanges❦ TINAYRE MARCELLE LA REBELLE LA VIE AMOUREUSE DE FRANCOIS BARBAZANGES

Detailed historical overview of Paris' 16th district❦ CHAILLOT PASSY AUTEUIL LE BOIS DE BOULOGNE 1982

Symbolism and Language of Flowers❦ Emblême des Fleurs, ou parterre de flore 1828 64 x 105 mm.

Autographed card from Louis Madelin❦ Louis Madelin carte autographe

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