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?

Accepted Answer

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

For Reason's Sake - Inscribed Copy❦ ROMAINS (Jules) Pour raison garder + dédicace

Autograph letter by Duc de LA FORCE to Fernand GREGH❦ Duc de LA FORCE Lettre autographe manuscrite

Old Grievances - Illustrated Edition❦ Ohnet Les Vielles Rancunes illustré par Simonaire

Paris: Our Capital City❦ PARIS Notre capitale Paris 1888

Héva and the Orange Farm❦ MERY Héva et la ferme de l’orange

Brittany: Secret Places and Hidden History❦ Bretagne Lieux & Histoires secrètes de Bretagne

Delluc Cinema & Company 1919❦ Delluc cinema & Cie 1919

Agricultural transformation and environmental evolution❦ MENMED. From the adoption of Agriculture to the Current Landscape: long term..

Microscope and Its Applications❦ Microscope et ses Applications 1893

Parisian Neighborhoods Exploration❦ CHAILLOT PASSY AUTEUIL LE BOIS DE BOULOGNE 1982

Margot by Alfred de Musset❦ MUSSET (Alfred de) Margot

Women Who Kill and Women Who Vote❦ femmes qui tuent et les femmes qui votent 1880 DUMAS (Alexandre, Fils)

French edition since 1945❦ édition française depuis 1945

Jean the Conqueror - Illustrated edition❦ MONTEIL (Edgar). Jean-le-Conquérant ill-Montegut

Arthur Loth's Tribute to Young French Citizens❦ Pays Arthur Loth aux jeunes Français

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