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?

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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

Memoirs and Tales of Fire❦ NERVAL LES FILLES DU FEU 1864

Collection of Poems and Ballads❦ HUGO Odes et ballades 1827

The evolution of historical painting in France❦ peinture d’histoire en France ( 1860-1900 ) — La lyre ou le poignard

Cowboy Kate & Other Stories - Photography❦ Curiosa HASKINS Sam COWBOY KATE & AUTRES HISTOIRES

Bronze Medal by Paul Jean Toulet❦ TOULET Paul Jean Médaille bronze 67 mm. signée Mérelle

Military Memories from 1804 to 1814❦ Napoléon duc de Fézensac Souvenirs militaires de 1804 à 1814

Norwegian Arctic Expedition account❦ NANSEN In Nacht und Eis. Die Norwegische Polarexpedition 1897

Insights into Louis XVI's Era❦ Louis XVI et ses vertus aux prises avec la perversité de son siècle 1808

Letters of Pope Clement XIV❦ CARACCIOLI Lettres interessantes du Pape Clement XIV 1776

A study of CONSTANT BENJAMIN❦ CONSTANT BENJAMIN Adolphe Solomko 1913

Royal Cooking Guide for All❦ Cuisine Le CUISINIER ROYAL par Viart 1842

Guidance on Eloquence for High Society❦ éloquence du temps enseignée à une dame de qualité, très propre aux gens..

Stendhal’s Italian Art History on Arches Paper❦ STENDHAL HISTOIRE DE LA PEINTURE EN ITALIE sur Arches nté 1924

Cardinal's Response to Clergy Assembly❦ Sur la Déclaration de l’assemblée du clergé de France en 1682

Poetic nights reflecting on life❦ Les Nuits d’Young 1769 Le Tourneur

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