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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Secret Societies and Underground Movements❦ conspirateurs, par A. Chenu, ex-capitaine des gardes.. sociétés secrètes

Ball and Cube's World Journey❦ MICHA Bille et Cube à travers le Monde

Alsace's Ancient Independent Republics❦ Alsace Louis Batiffol Les Anciennes Républiques alsaciennes

Donald plays hockey❦ DISNEY, Walt Donald joue au hockey 1941

Russia and Russians: Travel Impressions of Kiev and Moscow❦ Russie et les russes Kiew et Moscou impressions de voyage 1884

June Night - Author's Dedication Copy❦ CHARPENTIER La nuit de Juin 1930 dédicacé

Billiards: Knowledge and Technique❦ Billard Hoppe Le billard Connaissance et technique

Criminal Court Ruling on Assignat Discredit (Year II)❦ jugement du tribunal criminel (Haute-marne) discrédité les assignats AN II

The Feathered Hen❦ VIMAR (A.) La Poule à Poils

Artistic ironwork techniques and history❦ Ferronnerie d’Art 2003

Intrigue and adventure in 17th century Monaco❦ Monaco Lorenzi la nuit du 17 novembre (1630) roman de cape & d’épée + dessin+

Seas and Oceans: Geographic and Scientific Study❦ CAMILLE VALLAUX MERS ET OCEANS

Theological Lectures on Baptism and Sacraments❦ Praelectiones theologicae. De Sacramentis baptismi et 1727

Syria and Mount Lebanon Journey❦ Voyage de Syrie et du Mont-Liban de La Roque 1722

Trimarans and Multihull Vessels: History and Development❦ Trimarans et autres multicoques Histoire et développements 1980

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