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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Evening of the Legion of Honor❦ Légion d’honneur – Théâtre National de l’Opéra + Hymne de la Légion d’honneur

Night Worker with Author's Dedication❦ Clavel, Bernard L’Ouvrier de la nuit + dédicace

Brussels Municipal Museum Overview❦ Bruxelles le musée communal de Bruxelles

Child in Hunting Attire❦ ENFANT TENUE DE CHASSE vers 1920 18 x 12 cm. Photo argentique

Sisters of Love with Dedication❦ Bataille Henry Les soeurs d’amour + dédicace

Marc Seguin's take on 'Les Fleurs du Mal'❦ SEGUIN MARC GENIE DES FLEURS DU MAL + dédicace

Reflections on time and existence❦ BRASILLACH ROBERT COMME LE TEMPS PASSE..

Procession in Gers, France❦ Plaisance 32 Gers défilé de la procession

Insights for Young People❦ petites vérités aux jeunes personnes/voyage d’une jeune fille autour de sa chamb

Local Government in Marciac❦ Marciac 32 La mairie

Historical Photo of General Maillard❦ Photo ancienne GENERAL MAILLARD 170 x 105 mm. + dédicace

Correspondence of Madame de Girardin❦ GAY (Delphine)]. SECHE (Léon) Madame de Girardin… + dédicace

Exploration of Two Eras❦ LA VACQUERIE Des va nu pied aux va nu tête. Deux Époques + dédicace

The Midnight Wedding❦ REGNIER mariage de minuit

Exploration of Vigny’s Thought and Art❦ ALFRED DE VIGNY. SA PENSEE ET SON ART + dédicace

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