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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Vintage photograph of a child❦ Photo ancienne enfant 63 x 110 mm.

First Complete Edition of Youthful Poems❦ BRANTOME RECUEIL D’AULCUNES RYMES DE MES JEUNES AMOURS

Author-signed work on local paths❦ MOUSSARIE Pierre Chemin vicinal + dédicace

Essays on philosophy and society❦ Julien Benda L’ordination

Biography and secrets of a poet❦ MARCELINE DESBORDES – VALMORE – SA VIE & SON SECRET

Henry Bernstein's Tribute to Fernand Gregh❦ BERNSTEIN (Henry) Judith + dédicace

Adaptation of a Classic Tragedy❦ MIDDLETON (Thomas) / MORAND (Paul) La fausse épouse. S.P.

Artistic techniques and learning to draw❦ VIOLLET-LE-DUC Histoire d’un dessinateur. Comment on apprend à dessiner HETZEL

Realist Poet Biography❦ Aragon Hugo : Poète réaliste

A classic theatrical work collection❦ FLORIAN THEATRE DE FLORIAN 85 x 135 x 50 mm.

Youthful Tales and Stories❦ RILKE (Rainer Maria).- Au fil de la vie. Contes et récits de jeunesse + dédicacé

Eternal Adventure by Paul Fort❦ FORT (Paul) L’aventure éternelle + dédicace

Signatures of Space❦ DATHEIL Raymond. Signatures de l’espace

Study of the Third Republic❦ Halevy Daniel Pour l’étude de La Troisième République

Liberal New Year Gifts 1822❦ Etrennes libérales 1822

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