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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Our Antiquarian Books Catalog

Biographies of the Twelve Caesars❦ SUETONE Les vies des douze césars empereurs

Explorations in Gascony with D'Artagnan❦ PROMENADES EN GASCOGNE EN VISITE CHEZ D’ARTAGNAN ET AUTRES MOUSQUETAIRES GASCONS

Naval Forces in World War II❦ Flottes de Combat 1944-45

Tanks in World War II❦ Panzers dans la Seconde guerre mondiale Horst Scheibert et Eric Lefrèvre

Belfort: Sentinel of Freedom❦ BELFORT la sentinelle de la liberté

The Trials of Sophie by Ségur❦ Ségur Castelli, Horace Les Malheurs de Sophie

Biography of Général Weygand❦ WEYGAND TURENNE Général

Almanac of Three Impostors❦ TOULET Paul.-Jean LES TROIS IMPOSTURES ALMANACH 1925

King of the Prairies by Lucien BIART❦ BIART Lucien Le roi des prairies ill-Broutelle

Dairy, Butter, and Cheese Production❦ Laiterie, Beurrerie, Fromagerie

Civil and religious history of Adé❦ Adé, histoire civile, histoire religieuse, avec une description 1891

Humorous Tales by Silvestre Armand❦ Silvestre Armand. CONTES HILARANTS

Letters from a Portuguese Nun❦ LETTRES DE LA RELIGIEUSE PORTUGAISE

A friend on the Left Bank❦ Magbert MON AMI RIVE-GAUCHE Paris

Geographical location in Gers region❦ Vic-Fezensac Eauze rue de la promenade 32 GERS

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