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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State Railway: Normandy, Brittany & Mont-Saint-Michel❦ chemin de fer de l’état Normandie et Bretagne Mont-St Michel

Queverdo Etching, Finished Burin Work 1787❦ Belle eau-forte Queverdo 1787

Portrait engraving of Louis XV circa 1715❦ Louis XV gravure vers 1715

Discount Travel on Normandy and Brittany Railways❦ chemin de fer de l’état Normandie et Bretagne voyages à prix réduits, billets

Queer Fashion in 1910❦ Mode Queer fashion 1910

Railway routes and excursions in France❦ chemin de fer de Paris à Orléans 9 CPA

Original signed painting by Caussonet❦ Peinture originale signée Caussonet

Ancient Egypt Map❦ Egypte Ancienne Delamarche vers 1860 48 x 32 cm

Etching by Claude Grobéty❦ Claude Grobéty eau-forte 1972

Signed etching by Claude Grobéty❦ Claude Grobéty eau-forte 1972

Limited print by Claude Grobéty❦ Claude Grobéty eau-forte 1972

Artist proof of soft Charentes❦ Joubert Epreuve d’artiste DOUCES CHARENTES 63 x 50 cm

Limited Edition Print of Tranquility❦ Tranquility – limited print by David Dancey-Wood

Gabaret Marshes Artwork❦ Marais de Gabaret 115 x 31 cm. Mont de Marsan 40

Riverbank etching by SISLEY❦ Alfred SISLEY Bord de rivière Gravure à l’eau-forte par Flameng

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