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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Our Antiquarian Books Catalog

Oceanic Art - Admiralty Islands & South Seas❦ Océanie Art d’Océanie – Admiralty Islands – Art from the South Seas

Practical Guide to Western Railway Network❦ Guide Pratique Du Réseau De L’Ouest

Botanical Fundamentals and Plant Science❦ Botanique ELEMENTS DE BOTANIQUE 1891

Adventures of a Legendary King❦ LOUYS Pierre FOUJITA Léonard-Tsuguharu LES AVENTURES DU ROI PAUSOLE 1928

Bièvres Desert Exploration❦ DUHAMEL Georges Le désert de Bièvres + dédicace

Spiritual New Year's Gifts for Court Use❦ Etrennes spirituelles pour l’usage de la Cour 1812 MINI 69 x 104 mm.

Fashionable Secretary: Easy Letter-Writing Method❦ Secrétaire à la mode ou méthode facile 1678

Art Philosophy: Lectures and Netherlandish Studies❦ TAINE Philosophie de l’ Art 1865

The Virgin and Child in French Art❦ VLOBERG (Maurice) La Vierge et l’Enfant dans l’Art français

Spiritual preparation for a Christian death❦ gothique Crasset Préparation à La Mort

Original edition on the Nizam conflict❦ MERY Joseph La guerre du Nizam 1847

Concise history of Jews❦ JUIF THARAUD (Jean & Jérôme) Petite histoire des juifs

Exploring Surrealism in Design❦ Surreal Things : Surrealism and Design

Illustrated album of festive days❦ CHAM Les jours Gras

Biography of Alfred de Musset by his brother❦ MUSSET Biographie de Alfred de Musset 1877 sur vergé

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