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

Surrealist poetry and chimeric visions❦ SURRÉALISME VALORBE, François Le Vierge chimère

On Education❦ DUPANLOUP De l’éducation 1872

French Writer Autographed Manuscripts❦ Ernest Legouvé Écrivain français lettres autographes manuscrites

Adaïma - French Oriental Archaeology Institute Cairo❦ Adaïma Institut français d’archéologie orientale du Caire

Agricultural instruction manual❦ Catéchisme d’Agriculture 1857

Exotic Asian Cities: Bangkok, Singapore, Hong Kong❦ Asie Cités insolites Bangkok, Singapour, Hong-Kong…

Dictionary of Most Common French Expressions❦ DICTIONNAIRE DES GALLICISMES LES PLUS USITES

Old and new amusements collection❦ Mosaïque – Amusettes vieilles et nouvelles 1864

Goethe's works and three tales❦ Goethe Nouvelle suivie de Trois contes 1931

Professional Careers Guide with Educational Requirements❦ CHARTON Dictionnaire des Professions ou Guide pour le choix.. 1880

Seal of Amédée V, Count of Savoie❦ Savoie sceau Amédée V Comte de Savoie 88 mm.

Cotton: Global Production and Distribution❦ Coton Pierre Senay Le coton sa production et distribution dans la monde 1937-39

Selected Bibliography of 15th Century Printing❦ Dictionnaire bibliographique choisi du quinzième siècle 1805

Colonial Plant Products 1930❦ Produits coloniaux d’origine végétale 1930

Public Session Speeches 1964❦ PAULHAN (Jean). Discours prononcés dans la séance publique 1964

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