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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A collection of affectionate verses❦ mille caresses de ton gros qui t’adore

Steel Production Techniques in the USA❦ fabrication de l’acier sur sole aux Etats-Unis 1886

Beautiful antique postcards of dogs❦ chiens ven.. avec toutes garanties 2 Cartes postales anciennes Les plus beaux

Insect Damage to Wood❦ Xylophages ravages des insectes xylophages LITHOGRAPHIE

Famous Wrestler from France❦ Lutteur cara achmed célèbre lutteur

Rochefort Floating Basin Overview❦ ROCHEFORT bassin à flot de Rochefort 1895

Exploring Strasbourg from Afar❦ Strasbourg veux tu voir Strasbourg sans te déranger 10 vues

Etchings illustrating Molière's works❦ Molière d’après Boucher gravé par T. de Mare

Elegant design from the Belle Époque❦ Douky élégante belle époque

Lithograph of Henry VII's chapel❦ Westminster chapelle de Henri VII LONDRES 31 x 45 cm lithographie

Postcard with a love note from 1866❦ carte-postale contenant un petit mot d’amour daté du 1e janvier 1866

Lithograph of Saint François Church❦ Assise Eglise de Saint François 31 x 45 cm lithographie

Old maps of Bonaguil Castle❦ Bonaguil CHATEAU Lot & Garonne 17 cartes anciennes

Interior view of Beauvais Cathedral❦ Beauvais intérieur de la cathédrale 31 x 45 cm lithographie

Ancient and Modern Geography Atlas❦ Delamarche Atlas de la Geographie Ancienne, du Moyen-Age, et moderne 1842

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