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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Complete Series of Chromos on Tropical Plants❦ Liebig 6 chromos Liebig : Plantes cultivées des pays chauds (série complète)

Reflections on Women and Love❦ Balzac AUTOUR DES FEMMES ET DE L’AMOUR – (A PROPOS DE BALZAC)

145 examples of carpentry techniques❦ menuiserie Fuentès 145 exemples de menuiserie

1840 Locomotive Engineer's Guide Facsimile❦ Train Guide Du Mécanicien-Conducteur de Machines Locomotive 1840

Liebig Rebus Enigmas in 6 Chromos❦ LIEBIG REBUS énigmes 6 chromos

Liebig's Duel: 5 Chromolithographs❦ LIEBIG LE DUEL 5 Chromos

Chromolithograph of Italian Sport❦ LIEBIG ITALIEN NUMERO SPORT GRAND BALLET MANZOTTI

Historical memories of Charente-Maritime❦ Charente-Maritime La Charente-Maritime, 1885-1925 : mémoire d’hier

Beautiful Chromos of Natural Elements❦ Liebig das Feuer das Wasser Das Leder, Das Elfenbein, Die Kohle

Mineral Fertilizers for Farming❦ engrais minéraux à la ferme 1956

Exploring Gascony with Monluc❦ PROMENADES EN GASCOGNE EN VISITE CHEZ MONLUC ET SES COMPAGNONS Gascons

A Tale of Teacher and Student❦ cheval AUCH – GERS LE PROFESSEUR REY ET SON ELEVE

Religious Figures and Occupations❦ Chicorée Lerville métiers Sainte

A glimpse of rural France❦ Mirande Boulevard Lascours et marché aux cochons 32 Gers

History of the Cosmos From Antiquity❦ NUIT DU TEMPS. Histoire du cosmos de l’Antiquité au Big Bang.

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