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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Malherbe's Poetry Collection❦ MALHERBE POÉSIES DE MALHERBE 1822

Maritime voyage and modern disenchantment❦ DELARUE-NOUVELLIERE HUYSMANS En rade 1928

Lyric Love Tales❦ DES RIEUX (Lionel). Les Amours de Lyristès 1895

The Guardian Angel's Inn - Illustrated❦ L’AUBERGE DE L ANGE GARDIEN ill- Matéja

The Evolution of Prostitution❦ Prostitution évolution de la prostitution

Thoughts of Miss Marianne❦ IDÉES DE MLLE MARIANNE

Exploring San Bushman Art❦ Deciphering Ancient Minds: The Mystery of San Bushman Rock Art

Europe Map with Author's Dedication❦ DANIEL-ROPS Carte d’Europe + dédicace

Rimbaud: Portrait of Restless Genius❦ MONDOR RIMBAUD OU LE GENIE IMPATIENT + envoi

Italian Women in Renaissance Society❦ femme Rodocanachi La Femme italienne à l’époque de la Renaissance 1907

Complete Works of Rousseau: Confessions❦ ROUSSEAU OEUVRES COMPLETES DE J.J.ROUSSEAU CONFESSIONS 1826

Military Fantasies - 1876 Edition❦ FANTAISIES MILITAIRES 1876

Preachers before Luther: Free Preachers and Their Legacy❦ prêcheurs Vie au Temps des libres prècheurs ou les devanciers de Luther Rabe..

Suburban Beauty❦ RÉDA Beauté suburbaine/vélin crème

A Four-Legged Sherlock Holmes❦ Nézière UN SHERLOCK HOLMES A QUATRE PATTES

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