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

Humans and Animals in Experimental Method❦ L’homme et l’animal devant la méthode expérimentale 1883

Reflections on Society of the 18th Century❦ Duclos Considérations sur les moeurs de ce siècle 1751

Story of a Donkey and Two Young Girls❦ HISTOIRE D’UN ANE ET DE DEUX JEUNES FILLES Hetzel

One-Line Specimens of Linotype Faces❦ Linotype Company One-Line Specimens of Linotype Faces

Exploration and hunting narratives❦ Afrique BALDWIN (W. C.). Du Natal au Zambèze, 1851-1866. Récits de chasses 1872

Memoirs of Felicie L❦ GENLIS SOUVENIRS DE FELICIE L Suite des souvenirs 1807

Discourses and Sermons by a Bishop❦ TURCHI F.ADEODATO. Orazioni, discorsi, omelie e pastorali…1791

Belgian Export Industries in Latin America❦ Bélgica américa latina las industrias belgas de exportacion 1946

Autographed letter by Henry Bataille❦ Henry Bataille belle lettre autographe signée 18 novembre 1918

European Porcelain Manufacturers & Marks Reference❦ porcelaine Manuel de l’amateur de porcelaines 1914

Two signed letters from a French statesman❦ Pierre Mendès France 2 lettres signées

Wolfgang Paalen monograph and illustrated biography❦ WOLFGANG PAALEN 1980

Exploration of Revolutionary Paris❦ Paris, LE NOUVEAU PARIS, 1800

Collection of Bawdy and Satirical Verse❦ érotique Le Cabinet satyrique, ou Recueil parfaict des vers piquans et paillards

Physics, Chemistry & Natural History Principles❦ Notions de physique et de chimie, lecons d’histoire naturelle, et principes…

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