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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Discourses and Opinions of Mirabeau❦ MIRABEAU – Discours et Opinions de Mirabeau précédés d’une Notice.. 1820

Austria. Articulated armor during the time of Maximilian I.❦ Autriche Bardes articulées au temps de Maximilien Ier.

Handwritten letter by Maspero❦ Maspero lettre autographe manuscrite

General cartulary of Paris documents❦ Cartulaire général de Paris, ou Recueil de documents relatifs à l’histoir..

Prussian, Baden, and Bavarian Army Camp Uniforms❦ 1870 tenue de campagne des armées prussienne, badoise & bavaroise 59 x 40 cm

History and triumphs of primary education❦ école primaire en France origines, luttes, victoires

Massenet: Life and Musical Works❦ Massenet. L’ Homme . Le Musicien. Illustrations et Documents Carteret 1908

Autographed manuscript letter signed by Maurice Druon❦ Maurice Druon lettre manuscrite autographe signée

Letters on Mythology❦ Demoustier lettres à Emilie sur la mythologie 1804

Silver print portrait photograph❦ DE GAULLE photo argentique 18 x 24 cm

Dream's Final Coin❦ YOURCENAR Marguerite : Denier du rêve S.P.

Archaeological Mission Records from Susiana❦ Iran Mémoires de la Mission Archéologique en Iran Mission Susiane

Greek and Roman History Summary from Velleius Paterculus❦ ABREGE DE L’HISTOIRE GRECQUE ET ROMAINE 1785

A Schoolgirl's Rebellion and Redemption❦ Stahl La Révolte Punie, Journal d’une Petite Pensionnaire HETZEL

Gauguin's Artist Tales - Facsimile Edition❦ GAUGUIN (Paul) : Racontars de Rapin

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