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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Geographical Map of Montpellier❦ Montpellier Les bas Sevennes dans le Languedoc 54 x 54 cm

Etaix Draws Tati: Portraits of Collaboration❦ TATI Etaix Dessine Tati. Portraits…

Historical drama with Napoleon's son❦ ROSTAND Edmond L’Aiglon Lafitte

Political and Military History of Algeria❦ Algérie du Barrail Général Mes Souvenirs 1894

Watercolor work by Belgian artist❦ FRAIPONT Gustave AQUARELLE 16,5 x 25 cm.

Where Wolves Drink - Author's Signed Inscription❦ Tzara, Tristan. Où boivent les loups SP + envoi

Signed Postcard from Casablanca❦ Maurice DRUON carte autographes signée de casablanca

Brief History of Bayeux City❦ BAYEUX Histoire sommaire de la ville de Bayeux 1773

Affective Theology: St. Thomas in Meditation❦ Théologie affective, ou Sainct Thomas en méditation 1644

Autographed Letter from Henri BORDEAUX❦ Henri BORDEAUX belle lettre autographe

Signed postcard from Maurice DRUON❦ Maurice DRUON carte autographes signée

Poems and Literary Inspirations❦ MOREAS Poésies Le Pélerin passionné. Enone au clair visage…+ envoi

Photographic Printing Techniques Overview❦ IMPRIMERIE Triplice Photographique des Couleurs et l’Imprimerie, Système… 1897

Queens of Spain and Portugal - Historical Biographies❦ Espagne Les Reines d’Espagne

Autographed Letter from Gabriel Hanotaux❦ Hanotaux belle lettre autographe

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