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?

Accepted Answer

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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Horticultural Almanac for 1866❦ jardin Le Bon Jardinier. Almanach horticole pour L’Année 1866

Monumental Statistics of Lisieux District❦ Calvados Statistique monumentale de l’arrondissement de Lisieux

Cervantes' Legendary Tale❦ CERVANTES Histoire de l’admirable Don Quichotte 1832

Comprehensive manuscript catalog of French public libraries❦ Catalogue général des manuscrits des bibliothèques-publiques de France 1912-1915

Marshal of France: Monluc, Family & Era❦ Maréchal de Monluc, Sa Famille et Son temps 1924

Sardou Art Collection Auction Catalog 1909❦ SARDOU Gaston Lenôtre et Georges Cain (préface) Collection Victorien Sardou 1909

Children's New Crusade - with author letter❦ BORDEAUX LA NOUVELLE CROISADE DES ENFANTS + lettre

Two Autograph Manuscript Letters❦ Daniel ROPS 2 belles lettres manuscrites autographes

Love letters and intimate verses with Vuillard illustrations❦ GÉRALDY TOI ET MOI dessins de Vuillard

Classic tale of passion and fate in 18th-century France❦ MANON LESCAUT Prévost Maurice LELOIR

Historical account of notorious band❦ Histoire de la bande d’Orgères 1883

Historical notice and catalogue❦ Estampes département des estampes à la bibliothèque nationale 1875

Exploring Auvergne, France❦ Auvergne En cheminant, notre pays de France -ENGEL

Auction Catalog of Old Master Paintings❦ GALERIE GEORGES PETIT COLLECTION DE M. EUGENE FISCHHOF 1913

Illustrated games and lessons for children❦ MONTGOLFIER illu- MORIN Jeux et Leçons en images 1854

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