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

Prehistoric adventure and survival❦ Vamireh : Roman des temps primitifs J. H. Rosny

Divine Reflection and Philosophy❦ HUGO Dieu J. Hetzel 1891

Exploration of Dangerous Liaisons❦ erotique de Laclos, Pierre Choderlos Les liaisons dangereuses 1903

Universal Review of Pictures and Anecdotes❦ Nouvelle Mosaïque. Revue Universelle, Pittoresque et Anecdotique 1845

Luxurious illustrated volume from Nice❦ NICE MEMORIAL DE NICE 1960

Exploring Decorative Boxes and Their History❦ Collections Boites 1993 BOÎTES

The Works of Boileau❦ BOILEAU Oeuvres de Boileau Despréaux 1799

Guide to Discounts and Interest Rates❦ barême des escomptes ou intérêts simple et composés 1805

Signed work by Lise Deharme❦ DEHARME Lise Pierre de la Mermorte

Cherokees' Sacred Formulas❦ Cherokees the sacred formulas of the cherokkees 1891

Complete collection from 1856❦ L’Ami de la maison, année 1856 complet

Warrior Companionship in Early France❦ TRUSTIS ET L’ANTRUSTION ROYAL sous les deux premières races

Wonders of the Napoleonic Era❦ Napoléon LACOUR-GAYET merveilles de l’épopée napoléonnienne, Napoléon

Insights on Eloquence and Discourses❦ ELOQUENCE DE LA CHAIRE PANEGYRIQUES ELOGES et discours 1810

A French-Canadian Life❦ Hemon Louis. MARIA CHAPDELAINE. GRASSET

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