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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Exploring Aix-en-Provence in French Literature❦ Aix-en-Provence à travers la Littérature Française

Modern Geography Atlas with Illustrations❦ Schrader Atlas de Géographie Moderne 1891

Colorful stencil of women by Merle Blanc❦ Pochoir groupe de femme Merle Blanc

Modern Navy Overview❦ Marine d’aujourd’hui 1899

Artistic Journey of Pierre Loti❦ Pierre Loti dessinateur : Une oeuvre au long cours

Original Pochoir Print❦ Pochoir, Nouveau riche…ancien Cocu Merle Blanc

Watercolor by artist T. Balachowsky❦ Aquarelle T. Balachowsky 1950

Maps of Normandy and Brittany❦ Normandie chemin de fer de l’état Seine Manche…4CPA

Artist's print limited to 300 copies❦ Bouquiniste 43/300

Oceanic Art by Michael Hamson❦ Michael Hamson Oceanic Art 2014

Oceanic Art by Michael Hamson❦ Michael Hamson Oceanic Art 2018

Signed etching, 33 x 25.5 cm❦ eau-Forte signée 33 x 25,5 cm

Soldier's Ink Drawing, May 18, 1916 - Trench Art❦ CAGNAT Dessin à l’encre Poilu 18 mai 1916 art dans les tranchées LES CAGNATS

Excursions in the Vendée by State Railway❦ VENDEE chemin de fer de l’état Excursions en Vendée

320th Winter Gala Dinner Menu - January 1914❦ Menu 116 janvier 914 Loir Luigi Palais d’Orsay 320EME DINER DE LA MARMITE FETE

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