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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Anti-Dictionary of Philosophy: Defense of Christianity❦ CHAUDON Anti-Dictionnaire Philosophique, pour servir de Commentaire 1775

Oléron Island, Chaucre Street❦ ILe d’Oléron rue de Chaucre

Practical woodworking guide and techniques❦ MENUISERIE Guide pratique du bois. Comment travailler son bois ?

Belfort's Lion - Folding Window❦ BELFORT LE LION dépliant

Street view of Vic-Fezensac❦ Vic-Fezensac rue Gambetta

Chivalric novel with music and catalog❦ Géneviève de Cornouailles, et le damoisel sans nom, roman de chevalerie CAZIN

Historic guide to Dieppe❦ DIEPPE LE POLLET

Old bridge in Orthez❦ Orthez Le vieux pont

Spiritual works by Père Vincent Huby❦ Huby (Vincent, Père) Oeuvres spirituelles du Père Vincent Huby 1758

Charming restaurant atmosphere❦ Nice restaurant de la réserve

Coëtquidan Aviation Camp with POTEZ Aircraft❦ Coëtquidan camp avion POTEZ

Classic Fables Collection❦ Gay, John Fables by John Gay 1828

Decorative Arts circa 1900 Museum Collection❦ Werke um 1900. Kunstgewerbemuseum Berlin

Station Master's Adventures❦ Voyageur et chef de Gare

Trebeurden Beach & Martrai Hotel❦ TREBEURDEN plage de Trozoul & l’hotel Martrai

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