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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Flamboyant Sculpture in Western Imagery❦ SCULPTURE FLAMBOYANTE – LES GRANDES IMAGIERS D’OCCIDENT

Autographed letter to notable recipients❦ JACQUES ROMANE Lettre autographe manuscrite signée & cartes

Chansons and poems from Désaugiers❦ MINI Désaugiers Chansons et poésies. Édition elzévirienne

Social directory from 1978❦ Bottin mondain 1978

Christian History Through Personal Experience❦ Histoire vécue du peuple Chrétien

Autographed letter from Paul Ollendorff❦ Paul Ollendorff carte lettre autographe manuscrite & signée

Medical Treatise on Stomach & Intestinal Disorders❦ BARRAS Traité sur les gastralgies et les entéralgies. Ou Maladies nerveuses ..

Signed letter by Bernard Privat❦ Bernard Privat lettre signée

Insight into Russian military awards❦ Russian Awards Weapon XVIII – Early XXth C.; Pycckoe Haspadhoe Opyckue

Collected works of Pierre Corneille❦ CORNEILLE Oeuvres de Pierre Corneille 1844

The Poplar Tree: History, Varieties, Cultivation and Uses❦ ARBRE UTILE – LE PEUPLIER – HISTOIRE VARIETES CULTURE UTILITE

Florentine Madonnas - Rare 1912 Edition❦ Madonne Fiorentine 1912. Rara edizione

French Cavalry - Death's Hussar❦ Cavalerie française HUSSARD DE LA MORT 48 x 32 cm

Poetry collection on fine Alfa paper❦ SAMAIN Albert Aux flancs du vase 1898 sur Alfa

Modern Parish Prayer Book❦ Nouveau paroissien

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