Question 1

How do you authenticate an antiquarian book before purchase?

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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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A glimpse of the Morvan region❦ Morvan sourire du Morvan

Exploration of the Morvan Region❦ Morvan a travers le Morvan 4 cpa

A classic tale of love and tragedy❦ Roméo et Juliette LE BAISER

Nérac 2 gascous in Nérac❦ Nérac 2 gascous à Nérac 1906

Investigation in the Levant❦ BARRES MAURICE UNE ENQUETE AUX PAYS DU LEVANT

A request for ten francs❦ GRENOUILLE Prêtez-moi Dix francs

History of the French Language❦ Français Henry Histoire de La Langue Francoise 1812

Documents on Paris during the First Empire❦ Empire AULARD PARIS sous le Premier Empire. recueil de documents pour l’histoire

Normandy's settlement with its landlord❦ Normandie venant de payer son propriétaire & en train de sécher la quittance

Exploration of Normandy and its Culture❦ Galry Qué que j’faites là…Normands

National Volunteers during the French Revolution❦ Révolution Les Volontaires Nationaux pendant la révolution

Galry - Normandy dialect tales❦ Galry as-tu co fré dans l’dos…Normands

Norman folk song with hunting rifle refrain❦ Galry Menteux! ton fusil était à 2 coups…Normands

Galry: I Come to Help You, Emile...Normands❦ Galry J’viens pour t’aider, Emile…Normands

Simon the Pathetic: A Portrait Study❦ GIRAUDOUX Simon le Pathétique. Portrait gravé sur bois par Robert Bonfils

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