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?

Accepted Answer

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

Bernard Ponty's The Sequester❦ PONTY BERNARD LE SEQUESTRE GALLIMARD + dédicace

Travel account of Ibn Saud❦ Arabia DE GAURY Arabia Phoenix. An Account of a Visit to Ibn Saud Chieftain

A Son for Autumn❦ REY FREDERIC Un fils pour l’automne

African Hunter with Engravings❦ Chasseur d’Afrique BRIGADIER 1901 Malespine del. Bergeret Nancy

Mexican dragons from the 1800s❦ DRAGON 13 e dragons 1800 Malespine del. Bergeret Nancy

Historical map of dragons❦ DRAGON 6 e dragons 1806 Malespine del. Bergeret Nancy

18th Century Dragon Cavalry Regiment 1812❦ DRAGON 18e dragons 1812 Malespine del. Bergeret Nancy

24th Dragons Spanish Campaign 1812❦ DRAGON 24e dragons campagne d’Espagne 1812 Malespine del. Bergeret Nancy

Mexican Military History❦ Brigadier de dragons 1900 Malespine del. Bergeret Nancy

Colonel's Uniform of Cuirassiers❦ Colonel de Cuirassiers GRANDE TENUE 1900 Malespine del. Bergeret Nancy

Algerian Spahis from 1901❦ Spahis Algérien 1901 Malespine del. Bergeret Nancy

Dragoon Officer from Mexico❦ Officier de dragons 1900 Malespine del. Bergeret Nancy

Mexican National Currency and Flag❦ Mexique monnaie et pavillon national Gaufré/ relief

Collection of 17 postcards from Normandy❦ Normandie CES BONS NORMANDS 17 cartes-postales

The Humor of Morvan❦ Morvan LE RIRE DU MORVAN l’âne

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