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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Raffet: National Painter Portrait❦ BERALDI Raffet, peintre national.

Scenes of life in Ouessant❦ SAVIGNON, André Filles de la Pluie (Scènes de la Vie Ouessantine) sur vélin

Selected Works of N. Chamfort❦ Chamfort Oeuvres choisies de N. Chamfort 1879

Charming pop-up edition of a classic fairy tale❦ Pop up La Belle au bois dormant Del Duca, 1957

Lithograph showcasing Rolf Wagner's work❦ Rolf Wagner ca. 1955 lithographie

Curious exploration of intimacy❦ érotique Nelly & Jean NOUS DEUX simples papiers du tiroir secret

Telemachus' adventures in a leather binding❦ FENELON Aventures de Télémaque 1800 87 x 137 mm.

Showcase of Turkish Ceramics❦ Turkish Ceramics

Stories from Merovingian Times❦ RECITS DES TEMPS MEROVINGIENS 1888

Moral reflections from ancient thinkers❦ Pensées morales de Cicéron, Conficius, Isocrate 1782

Third volume of Italian theater plays❦ Fagan de Lugny 1760 théatre italien

Uitoto Religion and Mythology❦ Religion und Mythologie der Uitoto

French Songbook from 1813❦ Chansonnier français ou etrennes des dames 1813

Agricultural Populations in Normandy❦ Normandie Baudrillart Les populations agricoles de la France.1880

Typed signed letter from Robert de Flers❦ Robert de Flers lettre tapuscrite signée

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