Question 1

How do you authenticate an antiquarian book before purchase?

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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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Abbé Mugnier's Diary 1879-1939❦ Abbé Mugnier Journal de l’Abbé Mugnier 1879-1939

Hand-drawn original with color enhancement❦ dessin original à la main rehaussé en couleur

Bonifacio, Dead City - Letter from Vincent Muselli❦ CORSE Paul Barboni – Lettre de Vincent Muselli Bonifacio, Ville morte

Fricasson's Adventures❦ JEANJEAN LES AVENTURES DE FRICASSON 1925

Palladio Exhibition Catalog from Vicenza❦ Palladio. Catalogo della mostra di Vicenza

Enchantresses of Parisian Nights❦ femmes les enjôleuses paris la nuit SAGER

Martell Cognac History and Heritage❦ MARTELL LE COGNAC. 1984

Historical Atlas of Russia and Principal Nations❦ Russie LEVESQUE Atlas de l’Histoire de Russie, et des principales nations de …

Ancient Linden Trees and Scenic Heritage❦ DU GENESTOUX VIEUX TILLEULS CONTRE BEAU SITE

Local customs and culinary traditions❦ SAVIGNE L’EVEQUE Le “pot-bouille” coutume locale ça cuit !

Fast-paced Adventures❦ 150 à l’heure SAGER

New Clothing for Flood Time❦ MODE nouvelle tenue pour temps d’inondation SAGER

Imperial Almanac for 1869❦ Petit Almanach Impérial pour 1869 Vernet Bertall & L. breton

Sea adventures and adventures at sea❦ LONDON Jack Le loup des mers

History of Foreign Troops in France❦ uniforme Histoire des troupes étrangères au service de France 1854

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