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?

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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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National currency and pavilion of Lichtenstein❦ Lichtenstein monnaie et pavillon national Gaufré/ relief

A hunt narrative by Alain Chartier❦ Chasse Alain Chartier HALLALI! 1977

Understanding Prostitution Issues❦ Prostitution VIVIEN Solution au problème de la prostitution

Chinese Currency and National Pavilion❦ Chine monnaie et pavillon national Gaufré

Military aviation insights❦ Aviation Commandant Pierre Paquier Trois de l’aviation.. 1943

National currency and flag of Chile❦ Chilie monnaie et pavillon national 1909

Argentine currency and national flag design❦ Argentine monnaie et pavillon national Gaufré/ relief PESO

Original Chinese Painting❦ Chine peinture originale

Exploring the wonders of fire❦ Feu Bouant Les merveilles du feu

Tartarin’s Alpine Adventures in 1885❦ DAUDET 1885 Tartarin sur les Alpes Nouveaux exploits du héros Tarasconnais

Medical Physics Reference❦ Médecine Gréhant N. Manuel de physique médicale 1869

Exquisite original silk painting❦ Japon belle peinture sur soie originale 37 x 45 cm

Works of François de Cortète, lord of Prades and Cambe❦ AGEN Oeuvres de François de Cortète sieur de Prades et de Cambe 1915

Historical Troyes in the 17th Century❦ denier TROYES d’Autrefois – Troyes en 1650

Wooden Postcard 1905❦ Carte postale en bois 1905

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