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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Selected Works of Evariste Parny❦ PARNY Oeuvres choisies d’Evariste Parny 1826

Curious nocturnal supplement illustrated❦ Curiosa FLEURET Supplément au Spectateur nocturne de Restif ill-LABOUREUR

Charles de la Fosse: The Triumph of Color❦ CHARLES DE LA FOSSE (1636-1716). Le triomphe de la couleur.

Louvre Museum Painting Galleries Catalog❦ Louvre Notices des tableaux exposés dans les galeries du Musée

The Mechanic and Other Tales❦ Breton FERRY Jean Le mécanicien et autres contes

Illustrated Hunting Journal 1877❦ Chasse illustrée – Journal des chasseurs et de la vie à la campagne 1877

A Conquest - Novel with Original Drawings❦ FOURRE Maurice Une Conquête

Biographical memories and rural reflections❦ Legouvé Ernest Epis et bleuets souvenirs biographiques HETZEL

Animal Comedy - Signed Copy❦ Demaison Andre LA COMEDIE ANIMALE S.P. dédicacé

Sporting Tour and Country Pursuits❦ Chasse SURTEES La tournée sportive

Protestant history in Normandy from its origins❦ Histoire du protestantisme en Normandie depuis son origine..1869

Children's Songs and Rounds❦ IMAGERIE D’EPINAL Rondes et chansons (N° 2) Pellerin et Cie

Radio Broadcasting: Global Power 1937❦ Radiodiffusion, puissance mondiale 1937

Tom Beatty's Service Excellence Adventures❦ Tom Beatty Ace of Service

Military mess life and camaraderie❦ AU MESS Marville & Autour de la gamelle

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