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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Louis-Jacques Durameau (1733-1796)❦ Louis-Jacques Durameau (1733-1796

Alpine Route through Grande Chartreuse❦ DAUPHINE 38 Route de la Grande Chartreuse – Col de Porte

Conversation in the Resin Forests❦ Landes résinières faisant la causette

Versailles illustrated with watercolors and drawings❦ Versailles. Aquarelles et dessins d’Henri Huot

Charcoal kiln formation in pine forest❦ SALLES 33 Formation d’une Charbonnière dans les Pins

The Heroic Nostalgia of Joseph Parrocel❦ Joseph Parrocel, 1646-1704 La nostalgie de l’héroïsme

Vessels Passing a Dredger❦ BATEAUX CROISANT D UNE DRAGUE

Calder Gouaches

Pitou's Day - Postcard Trilogy❦ LA JOURNEE DE PITOU x 3

Rococo master: life and works of the painter❦ Jean-François de Troy ( 1679-1752)

Othello - Photographic Study❦ Otelo Reutlinger

A Parisian's Journey in Boxer Rebellion China❦ Paul d’IVOI Cigale en Chine

Drunkard's License❦ Alcool brevet de poivrot

Cocteau Museum: Wunderman Collection❦ Cocteau Musée Jean WUNDERMAN

Spanish King and Princess Ena's Promenade in Biarritz❦ BIARRITZ le roi d’Espagne et la princesse Ena de Battenberg en promenade

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