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

Exploration of love and ennui❦ LOTI Pierre Fleurs d’ennui. Pasquala Ivanovitch. Suleïma

Preparation for Jesus' Coming❦ Jésus vient, préparons sa demeure

Emperor's Escape❦ DANRIT (Capitaine) Évasion d’Empereur. Illustration de R. de la Nézière

Engraving of Château de la Seilleraye❦ Château de la Seilleraye Habitation de Mr de Bec de Lièvre Gravure sur acier XIX

Historical writings on Roman events❦ Annaei Flori Rerum Romanarum 1635

Collection of seasonal poems❦ Poésies Louis Payen Les Saisons Rouges – Poèmes

Exploration of Queer Fashion from 1910❦ Mode Queer fashion 1910

Gothic Art in Europe (12th-14th Century)❦ EUROPE GOTHIQUE XIIe – XIVe – Musée du Louvre 1968

Berliet 3-Ton Payload Truck Maintenance Manual❦ Berliet chassis berliet 3 tonnes de charge utile Type VDAn Notice d’entretien

Tragic Hours Before War 1914❦ RECOULY Raymond LES HEURES TRAGIQUES D’AVANT-GUERRE 1914

A changing of the guard, post-WWI France❦ THARAUD JEROME ET JEAN UNE RELEVE 1919

Women Unmasked - Satirical Portrait❦ Mini Entlarvung der Weiber durch Jean Paul 83 x 105 mm.

Ancient Cyprus: Passion and Devotion❦ LOUYS Aphrodite Athena, 1951

Love of You - Signed Copy❦ PERRY JACQUES. L’amour de toi + envoi

Lamennais and Gerbet: Letters and Correspondence❦ Lamennais et Gerbet 1909

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