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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Our Antiquarian Books Catalog

Health guide for busy people❦ hygiène des gens pressés 1934

Masterpieces of Christian Art❦ ARMENGAUD Chefs d’Oeuvre de l’Art Chrétien 1858

The First Wife of Yuan❦ BUCK (Pearl). La première femme de Yuan

Spanish Adventures of a Roguish Gentleman❦ LESAGE Alain-René Gil Blas de Santillane ill-Morin

Current and Vanished Parisian Churches❦ Eglises parisiennes actuelles et disparues

Childbirth across ages and peoples❦ accouchement à travers les âges et les peuples – EDITION ORIGINALE 1939

The Philippe Family and Homeland Tales❦ RENARD (Jules) Les Philippe, précédés de Patrie!

A Study of Missionary Work in Colonies❦ Colonies L’Oeuvre civilisatrice et scientifique des missionnaires 1931

Electric Babylon - Illustrated Edition❦ Babylone électrique Illustrations de Montader

A Young Girl's Day❦ HETZEL journée de mademoiselle Lili, vignettes par Frolich

Islamic Songs of Love and War❦ TOUSSAINT Franz Chants d’amour et de guerre de l’Islam 1942

Hand-signed engraving by Louis Vallet❦ Louis Vallet 1895 gravure signée à la main

People of France in Labor❦ GENS DE FRANCE AU LABEURill-Touchet + dédicace

19th Century Lithograph of Holy Cross❦ Elevation de la Sainte Croix Lithographie XIXème

Report of the First National Tobacco Growers Congress❦ TABAC Compte-Rendu Du Premier Congres National Des Planteurs de Tabac 1908

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