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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Artistic strolls in the Rhin region❦ Rhin Promenades d’un artiste

Chronicles of notable figures❦ RévolutionAlmanach des gens de bien contenant..anecdotes sur des personnages1796

Painted engraving❦ Gravure peinte 85 x 102 mm.

Master Paintings from Creuzevault Gallery❦ PEINTURES de MAÎTRES CATALOGUE GALERIE CREUZEVAULT

Celebrating a Decade of Luxury Jewelry❦ Jewels De Grisogono The First Ten Years Of Passion Geneva jeweler 2004

Early developments in logic❦ Condillac La Logique ou les premiers développemens de l’art de penser 1789

The Honor Society Overview❦ La légion d’honneur 1802-1900

Religious Instructions in Four Volumes❦ COCHIN Proônes ou Instructions Familières 1802 Avignon

First national atlas of France❦ Bouguereau Le Theatre Francois Tours 1594

Illustrated tales by Boccaccio❦ BOCCACE Contes de Boccace illustré par Wagrez

Fourth volume of Valmont's letters❦ VALMONT comte de Le comte de Valmont, ou les égaremens 1776

Analysis of Greek Tragedians❦ Etudes sur les tragiques grecs

Captivity of Louis XVI's brother❦ Louis XVI captivité de Monsieur frère du roi.. comte d’Avaray 1791

Ancient philosophers' lives and maxims❦ FENELON Les vies des anciens philosophes 1811

Character studies by La Bruyère❦ LA BRUYERE Les caractères, suivis des Caractères de Théophraste maroquin mini

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