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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Fine Jade Carvings, Jadeite Jewellery and Works of Art❦ JADE Fine Jade Carvings Jadeite Jewellery and Works of Art March 1989 Christie’s

French Revolution and Europe 1789-1799❦ Révolution Française et l’Europe 1789 – 1799

Gaité Theatre 1902 torn poster❦ théâtre de la Gaité 1902 affiche crevée

Monumental, historical and picturesque Belgium❦ Belgique monumentale, historique et pittoresque 1844

Napoleon's Private Life❦ AUBRY OCTAVE VIE PRIVEE DE NAPOLEON

A historical poster from 1903❦ aurore L’AURORE 1903 affiche crevée ORAN

Catalog of French Feature Films❦ Cinéma Catalogue des films français de long métrage 1929-1939

Two works by REMY PIERRE-JEAN❦ REMY PIERRE-JEAN LES ENFANTS DU PARC + UN VOYAGE D’HIVER

Defective print of LE JOURNAL❦ Journal LE JOURNAL affiche crevée

Overview of Japanese Cinema❦ Japon SATO Le cinéma japonais. Centre Georges Pompidou

Historic poster from 1902❦ fronde LA FRONDE 1902 affiche crevée

Insights from US Military and Officials❦ Révélations Les témoignages de militaires et de fonctionnaires US…

Classic maritime themes by Hugo❦ VICTOR HUGO LES TRAVAILLEURS DE LA MER

Saint Louis and His Era❦ Saint-Louis et son temps

1902 Journal with damage❦ Journal LE JOURNAL 1902 affiche crevée

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