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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The Doctor O'Grady Discourses❦ Maurois, André. Les Discours du Docteur O’Grady + dédicace

An Evening of Proverbs❦ SCHEHADÉ (Georges) La Soirée des proverbes /lafuma

Agen Cathedral - Visitor's Guide❦ Agen MARBOUTIN La Cathédrale d’Agen. Guide du Visiteur

A Pastor's Duties and Salvation❦ Pasteur Traité des devoirs d’un pasteur qui veut se sauver 1757

Stock Exchange Operations and Legal Framework❦ Bourse La bourse et ses opérations légales 1907

Archaeological studies on Anatolia and Mesopotamia❦ Between the Rivers & Over the Mountains: Archaeologica Anatolica et Mesopotamica

Alpine journey through moral darkness❦ KNITTEL, John. VIA MALA front. de Roger Wild

Wheat Trade & Its Organization in France❦ COMMERCE DU BLE & Spécialement son organisation en FRANCE 1909

Women's Education and Public Happiness❦ De l’éducation des femmes ou Moyens de les faire contribuer à la félicité publiq

Light & Design Innovation in Modern Lamps❦ Lux Lumière & Design 2011

Between Two Wars: Political Analysis❦ JOUVENEL (Bertrand de). D’une guerre à l’autre + dédicace

Tribute to Louis XV and Great Men❦ Aux manes de Louis XV et des grands hommes 1776

Mysteries of a Dark Valley❦ SECRET DU VALLON D’ENFER Alban

French school for the deaf-blind❦ sourdes muettes aveugles AMES EN PRISONS

Authentic Lily of the Valley Keepsake❦ Doux souvenir Muguet & brindilles authentiques

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