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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Our Antiquarian Books Catalog

Traces of Flame – First Edition with Author's Inscription❦ Règnier Vestigia Flammae 1921 + dédicace

Inner Voices and Shadows: Poetry Collection❦ Hugo, Victor Les Voix Intérieures. Les Rayons et les Ombres. 1869

Complete Works of Horace – Bilingual Latin-French Edition❦ HORACE Oeuvres d’Horace 1802

French grammar elements: introductory notions❦ INTRODUCTION A LA COLLECTION ELEMENS DE GRAMMAIRE FRANCAISE

Stock Exchange and Legal Operations❦ Bourse La bourse et ses opérations légales 1907

Medical-Surgical Knowledge Journal 1839-1840❦ Journal des connaissances médico-chirurgicales 1839-1840

Oscar and Malvina – Miniature Edition❦ Mini Oscar et Malvina 60 x 102 mm.

Military Life Memoirs in Africa❦ CASTELLANE Pierre de, Souvenirs de la vie militaire en Afrique 1854

Illustrated biography of Marcel Aymé❦ AYME Album Aymé – Gallimard NRF Bibliothèque de la pléiade

Homer's Iliad in English Blank Verse❦ ILIAD OF HOMER TRANSLATED INTO ENGLISH BLANK VERSE 1870

Van Dyck: Life and Works❦ Van Dyck Sa vie et son œuvre 1893

Health guide for busy people❦ hygiène des gens pressés 1934

The Eagle: A Dramatic Verse Play❦ ROSTAND Edmond : L’Aiglon. Drame en six actes, en vers GRADASSI

Four works by Valéry Larbaud❦ Larbaud x 4 NRF blanche

Heraldic Curiosities Explored❦ blason BONNEFON LES CURIOSITÉS HÉRALDIQUES 1912

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