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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Love Letters 1915-1916❦ APOLLINAIRE Tendre comme le souvenir, H. C. / Madagascar

Story of Four Children in the 18th Century❦ MADAME CREMNITZ (PARRHISIA) LA PETITE MARQUISE

Tangible manifestation with dedication❦ VALORBE FRANCOIS L’APPARITION TANGIBLE + dédicace

Exploring the Visible and the Unconscious❦ Imaginons: Le visible et l’inconscient

Children's introduction to mythology❦ Mythologie, racontée aux enfans 1837

The murder of a suicide❦ André Michel l’assassinat du suicidé

Historical and Statistical Insights on Caudebec❦ caudebec-lès-elboeuf notices historique & statistique sur caudebec-lès-elboeuf

Colonial Insights on the Kerdalec Family❦ Soudan FAMILLE KERDALEC AU SOUDAN

Tales of Two Mothers❦ PAMPILLE & MORGIANE-CONTES DES DEUX MERES-ILLUSTRE F.ROY

Commerce on Saint-Pol street❦ Saint-Pol rue d’Hesdin commerce

Georgian Beauty and Legends❦ Géorgie La beauté, Légende géorgienne 1900

Paintings and Biography of Lautrec❦ Lautrec PIERRE MAC ORLAN LAUTREC, LE PEINTRE 1941

Ancient and Modern Voyages Around the World❦ Collection abrégée des Voyages Anciens et Modernes autour du Monde 1808

Electricity Applications Review 1960-1969❦ électricité Revue des Applications de l’Électricité 1960 – 1969

Elite cavalry regiments in full dress❦ Hussar The Peacock Soldiers 1979

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