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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Two Postcards from BASQUE❦ BASQUE Petitdidier 2 cartes postales

Collected Works of BOILEAU❦ BOILEAU Oeuvres 1813

Postcards from Innocence and New Year 1904 and 1905❦ Innocence & nouvelle année 1904 & 1905

Catholic Monuments and Ceremonies❦ L’UNIVERS CATHOLIQUE – MONUMENTS RELIGIEUX, CEREMONIES, TABLEAUX CELEBRES, PELER

Two vintage postcards from Wichera❦ Wichera x2 CPA 1903 & 1906

Montana Hospitality Overview❦ HOTELLERIE DE LA MONTAGNE

Illustrated study on a broken jug❦ Cruche cassée S.I.P.

Classic tale of adventure and exploration❦ VERNE LE PAYS DES FOURRURES J. HETZEL

A 1907 publication by EECPA❦ Madeleine Wilden 1907

Adventures of Malaysian Pirates❦ SALGARI pirates de la Malaisie

Woman with a flower❦ Femme à la fleur

Floating city and blockaders' adventures❦ VERNE Une ville flottante, Les forceurs de blocus, Aventures de 3 Russes HETZEL

Geneva and Mont Blanc overview❦ Geneve et le mont blanc, F. Killinger

A Study of Oriental Rugs❦ Tapis Nahigian Brothers Oriental Rugs in the Home 1913

Alfred Weber's charming exploits❦ Alfred Weber fais le beau, lecture intéressante

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