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

A Stunning Visual Journey Through Egypt❦ Egypt R.Talbot Kelly circa 1923

Pharmacy Archives and Journal Compilation❦ pharmacie Répertoire de Pharmacie Archives de Pharmacie & Journal de Chimie 1922

Descriptive account of museum treasures❦ Boston The Boston Museum Of Fine Arts 1910

Impressionism and Fashion Exhibition❦ Mode L’Impressionnisme et la Mode Musée d’Orsay

FENELON's Dialogues for a Prince❦ FENELON. Dialogues des Morts..composés pour l’éducation d’un prince 1783

Life and Work of Joseph-Benoît Suvée❦ Joseph-Benoît Suvée, 1743-1807

Studies on Victor Hugo❦ Hugo VEUILLOT ETUDES SUR VICTOR HUGO 1886

Impressions of Germany in Art❦ Allemagne Robida ( Albert ) Le vautour de Prusse

Three Romantic Dramas: Cellini, Grandier, Hoffman's Daughter❦ Benvenuto Cellini. Drame Urbain Grandier A. Dumas la fille Hoffman 1852

Children's Illustrated Series 13 - Lafayette Department Store❦ images enfantines série 13 Lafayette

Intimate memoirs of a stage and screen star❦ erotique PETITE BELLE. LES SOUVENIRS INTIMES DE BELLE POITRINE

40 Selected Tales with Color Plates❦ 40 Contes Choisis. Imagerie Quantin

Bolbec Local Characters and Types❦ Bolbec Types Bolbécais

Children's Tales with 20 Illustrated Plates❦ jolis contes 20 images enfantines série 9 JOB

Young Tunisian Woman❦ Judaïca Tunisie Jeune femme

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