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

A Perfect Gentleman and More❦ PARFAIT GENTILHOMME ET QUELQUES AUTRES 1924

Historical Overview of Poitou❦ Poitou GIRAUDEAU . PRECIS HISTORIQUE DU POITOU -POUR SERVIR A L’HISTOIRE ..

Sea Explorers and Maritime Discoverers❦ marine COUREURS DES MERS les découvreurs

Wealth and Duty - Tales for Youth❦ Richesse oblige 1862 contes et nouvelles pour l’adolescence

French Athletics Federation - Running Events Guide❦ Athlétisme Fédération Française d’Athlétisme Courses

Fourth journey of Ferando Qui❦ BEHAR Serge La quatrième sortie de Ferando Qui + envoi de l’auteur

Monthly Review from 1931❦ PLANS. Revue mensuelle 1931

Adventures of a hero in the Alps❦ Tartarin sur les Alpes. Nouveaux exploits du héros tarasconnais

Financial Legislation Overview❦ FINANCE Législation financière. Les budgets français Bidoire + envoi 1897

Notre-Dame Tales with Author Inscription❦ NOTRE-DAME Tharaud Contes de Notre Dame + dédiace

The Iconic French Beret: History and Culture❦ béret LE BERET

Divine Justice Delays: Maistre’s Treatise on Punishment❦ Maistre Sur les délais de la justice divine dans la punition des coupables 1816

Detaille 1898

Autographed manuscript letter by BERNSTEIN❦ Bernstein lettre manuscrite autographe signée

Provincial life and other stories❦ MORAVIA (Alberto). La Provinciale et autres récits S.P.

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