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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Our Antiquarian Books Catalog

Autobiography and Personal Reflections❦ Stendhal (1783-1842) Souvenirs d’égotisme 1950

French Legal Codes in Miniature❦ Codes Français. En Miniature 70 x 110 mm.

Surrealist Breton inaugural celebration of legends❦ SURRÉALISTE BRETON sel du temps inauguration du “Caveau des légendes

Pioneer of Impressionism❦ Berthe Morisot

Petr KRAL's Seasoned Metal,❦ Petr KRAL metal de la saison, pièces à conviction…

Child's Graphic Language❦ Enfant ROUMA Georges Le langage graphique de l’enfant 1913

Gruesome tales by JOUVE❦ JOUVE (Pierre Jean) Histoires sanglantes Gallimard

Contemporary Women - 3 Volumes❦ femme CONTEMPORAINES – 3 VOLUMES

Complete religious teachings❦ COCHIN Proônes ou Instructions Familières 1802 Avignon

The story of Victor Hugo and Rosita Rosa❦ Hugo VICTOR HUGO ET ROSITA ROSA

Lives of Notable French Captains❦ Vies des Grands Capitaines Français, du Moyen Age 1845

Customs and Laws of Normandy❦ COUTUMES DU PAYS ET DUCHÉ DE NORMANDIE, anciens ressorts et Enclaves d’icelui..

Thiers' Influence on Academia and History❦ OLLIVIER Thiers à l’académie et dans l’histoire 1879

Collection of Diverse Writings❦ écriture LECTURES MANUSCRITES OU COLLECTION DE PLUS DE 100 ECRITURES

Exploration of water themes❦ André Breton. L’Air de l’Eau. Editions ” Cahiers d’Art ” 1934

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