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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Our Antiquarian Books Catalog

Facsimiles of French and English writings❦ RECUEIL DE FACSIMILE DE TOUTES LES ESPECES D’ECRITURES FRANCAISE & ANGLAISE 1832

Russian Symbolism Overview❦ Symbolisme russe. Exposition 2000 Bordeaux

A Signed Copy of a Dreamy Work❦ DUBOIS Huguette Au clair de mon rêve + dédicace

Complete theatrical works by REGNARD❦ REGNARD Théatre de Regnard 1784 Cazin

Federalism or Caesarism: A Political Essay❦ Hayem fédéralisme ou césarisme 1885

Biography of Gabrielle d'Estrées, Duchess of Beaufort❦ DESCLOZEAUX Gabrielle d’Estrées, marquise de Monceaux, duchesse de Beaufort 1889

Dialogues of Ancient and Modern Dead❦ FONTENELLE DIALOGUES DES MORTS ANCIENS ET MODERNES 1784

Pilgrimage to Watteau: Comprehensive Study Set❦ Watteau Pelerinage à watteau Hotel de la monnaie 1977

Tales for Everyone❦ SCHMIT LES DEUX MIROIRS – CONTES POUR TOUS 1844

Practical Life Encyclopedia❦ Almanach Hachette : petite encyclopédie populaire de la vie pratique 1899

Reprisals of Common Sense❦ représailles du sens commun 1872

Logical Grammar and Divine Science❦ Esoterie Grammaire logique. Suivi de La Science de Dieu

Auction of 18th and 19th century silver❦ Argenterie succession Fenwick & à divers amateurs 1964 Denise Boas

Second Elegy by PÉGUY❦ PÉGUY (Charles). Deuxième élégie XXX S.P.

Seurat exhibition catalog❦ SEURAT 1991 Seurat Galeries nationales du Grand Palais

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