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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Autograph letter from Julien Benda❦ Julien Benda carte autographe

Exploration of Sir Joshua Reynolds' Life❦ REYNOLDS, premier président de l’Académie Royal de Londres 1901

Compact guide to new pharmaceuticals❦ Médecine nouveau formulaire de poche 1826 miniature 106 x 70 mm.

Agricultural calendar and gardening guide❦ JARDIN bon jardinier. Almanach agricole pour l’année 1839

Illustrated collection of French folk songs❦ Chants et chansons populaires de la France 1854

Poetic works from Scottish literary giant❦ Scott, Walter (1771-1832) The poetical works of Sir Walter Scott 1838

Captured in the Ice❦ FATH Prisonniers dans les Glaces

Engaging tale of clerics❦ BALZAC (Honoré de.) Les trois clercs de Sainct Nicholas ill-LEPETIT

Letters from Prince Georges Bibesco❦ Prince Georges Bibesco lettres signées

Exhibition Catalog of Toulouse-Lautrec❦ Toulouse-Lautrec 1992 Grand-Palais

Illustrated edition with fine binding❦ MAINDRON Maurice M. de Clérambon illustré par Monier

Mesopotamian Bronze Age Palaces Study❦ RECHERCHES SUR LES PALAIS MESOPOTAMIENS DE L’AGE DU BRONZE

Archaeological findings from Tell Sabi Abyad❦ SYRIA Tell Sabi Abyad: The Late Neolithic Settlement: Report

National Songs from Various Countries❦ JOB MONTORGUEIL Georges. Les Chants Nationaux de tous les Pays

A lavish exploration of the Napoleonic nobility❦ Noblesse d’Empire 2008

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