Question 1

How do you authenticate an antiquarian book before purchase?

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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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History of Handguns: 1850 to Present❦ Armes VENNER Les armes de poing de 1850 à nos jours 1988

Autograph letter to poet Fernand Gregh❦ Halevy Lettre autographe au poète Fernand Gregh

Sentimental Life of Paul Gauguin❦ Dorsenne Jean La vie sentimentale de Paul Gauguin 1927 + dédicace

Exploration of Garden Worlds❦ jardin De Folie en Folies : La Decouverte du monde des jardins

Engineering insights on tramways❦ TRACTION AND TRANSMISSION – Volume I 1901

Merimée's comical misunderstanding❦ Merimée La Double Méprise 1925 illustré par Ivy Jacquier

Autographed letter by Robert Debré❦ Robert Debré lettre autographe signée

Indian Carpets: History and Technique❦ Tapis des Indes

Ethnographic Collections of the Tuareg❦ TOUAREG collections ethnographiques 1959

Original Pastel Artwork❦ Fusain original 49 x 63 cm.

History of Rouen's General Hospital, 1602-1840❦ Rouen Histoire de l’Hospice Général de Rouen 1602-1840

Maurice Fourré: Ultimate Dreamer & Mystical Chameleon❦ Maurice Fourré, rêveur définitif ..le caméléon mystique

Memoirs of Malta: Youth of the Commander❦ MALTE ABBE PREVOST MEMOIRES POUR SERVIR A L’HISTOIRE DE MALTE OU HISTOIRE DE LA

Revolution in Creuse region❦ Creuse la révolution en creuse

Love's Rays - Romantic Poetry❦ Madame Hermance Lesguillon Rayons d’amours 1840

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