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

Tahiti 1958: Paradise at the End of the Road❦ Tahiti 1958, Le Paradis au bout de la piste

Chronicles of Great Constables❦ Histoire Les Grands Connétables

Elite of Foreign Society in Paris❦ Paris le tout-paris étranger 1933 l’élite de la sté étrangère à Paris

Geneva stories from Switzerland❦ SUISSE TÖPFFER nouvelles genevoises 1851

Autographed letter by Eugène MANUEL❦ Eugène MANUEL lettre autographe signée

Leonardo da Vinci's Artistic Legacy❦ Vinci Léonard de Vinci : L’Artiste, le Penseur, le Savant Coffret 2006

The Holy Church in the Apostolic Age❦ Sainte Église au Siècle des Apôtres 1896

Colette Chéri - Ethêna-Luxe collection❦ Colette Chéri – collection “Ethêna-Luxe” 1947.

Bank of France Leadership under Consulate and Empire❦ REGENTS ET CENSEURS DE LA BANQUE DE FRANCE NOMMES SOUS LE CONSULAT ET L’EMPIRE

Personal Memories of Revolutionary Years❦ HUGO SOUVENIRS PERSONNELS 1848-1851 SP

Neurology Archives - Nervous and Mental Diseases Review❦ Charcot Archives de Neurologie – Revue des Maladies nerveuses et mentales

Magic of Clothespins❦ MAGIE DES PINCES A LINGES

The Cossack: A Tale of Adventure❦ SILVESTRE ARMAND LA KOSAKE 1894

Journey to America - Early Travel Narrative❦ CHATEAUBRIAND (Le Vicomte de) Voyage en Amérique 1833

Masters of Music: An Anthology from 1633 to Present❦ Petite anthologie des Maîtres de la musique depuis 1633 jusqu’à nos jours 1886

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