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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Our Antiquarian Books Catalog

Exploration of French Wines❦ Montorgueil Georges & Carlègle Monseigneur le vin 1927 livre 4 ème

Poems with Original Illustrations❦ BERIO MAREMBERT Navires. Poëmes + dédicace

Literature and philosophy interwoven❦ Victor Hugo Littérature et philosophie mêlées. Houssiaux

Literary Journal with Diverse Contributors❦ Harper, Allanah (directrice). Echanges. Revue trimestrielle de littérature 1929

Treasures of the Tower❦ The Crown Jewels and other regalia in The Tower of London 1953

Territorial Infantry Regiment 21❦ 21 e régiment f’infanterie territoriale 1914-1918

A Guide to the Art of Living❦ Franc-Nohain L’Art de Vivre + envoi d’auteur

Exploring the vast and the minuscule❦ infiniment grands et les infiniment petits 1865

Unpublished journal covering 1887-1905❦ RENARD (Jules) Journal Inédit 1887-1895, 1896-1899, 1900-1902, 1903-1905

Historical review of French armies❦ Armée Les anciennes armées françaises. Exposition rétrospective militaire

Painting and Sculpture Catalogue from Montpellier❦ Montpellier Catalogue des peintures… musée Fabre 1904

Photography Yearbook for 1900❦ Photo Annuaire pour l’an 1900

Autographed card by Alfred Berl❦ Alfred Berl carte autographe signée

Modern Latin lessons in literature and ethics❦ LATIN LECONS LATINES MODERNES DE LITTERATURE ET DE MORALE 1823

Western costume history from antiquity to present❦ Mode Histoire du costume en Occident de l’Antiquité à nos jours 1983

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