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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Beautiful autograph letter to poet❦ Foch Mme la Maréchale FOCH belle lettre autographe manuscrite

Observations and reflections❦ HUGO Victor Choses Vues 1888

Complete works of Alfred de Musset❦ MUSSET ALFRED OEUVRES COMPLETES POESIES CONTES ET NOUVELLES, COMEDIES ET PR…

Essential Guide for Professionals❦ Mini USEFUL INFORMATION FOR BUSINESS MEN, MECHANICS AND ENGINEERS 1942

Autographed letter and card by Jean Aicard❦ JEAN AICARD carte & lettre autographes manuscrites & signées

Military Retrospective Exhibition❦ Armée Les anciennes armées françaises. Exposition rétrospective militaire

Essays and travels by Daumier❦ DAUMIER 1921 Mauritius-Verlag Berlin

Collection of Old and New Songs❦ Nouvelle anthologie ou choix de chansons anciennes et modernes 1827

Jasper Johns: Art and Themes Explored❦ JASPER JOHNS – UNE FORME DE RESSEMBLANCE AVEC LE VRAI

General Idea of the 19th Century Revolution❦ PROUDHON Idée générale de la révolution au XIXème siècle 1851

Poems with dedication to a poet❦ BERTRAND (Adrien). Le Verger de Cypris. – Poëmes 1917 dédicace

The origins of flowers discussed❦ fleurs l’origine des fleurs ou le songe d’Alboulkasem

The Fate of Royal Collections❦ Collection De Versailles à Paris : le destin des collections royales

Travel Journal through Italy❦ Italie BROSSES, Président Journal du Voyage en Italie

Autograph letter from Paul Hervieu❦ Paul hervieu carte autographe manuscrite & signée

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