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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Two French Voices: Poetry and Engagement❦ ELUARD Péguy Péri, Deux voix françaises 1944

Sailing History: 1520-1914❦ voile L’AVENTURE DE LA VOILE 1520-1914

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Night House - Hébertot Theater Production❦ LA MAISON DE NUIT Théâtre-Hébertot

Moral truths and a girl's imaginative journey❦ petites vérités aux jeunes personnes/voyage d’une jeune fille autour de sa chamb

A scandalous tale of seduction and social transgression❦ SILVESTRE L’effroi des Bégueules

Michel Strogoff's Granddaughter - Jules Verne Prize❦ BELIARD La PETITE FILLE DE MICHEL STROGOFF prix Jules Verne

Unknown Friends by Jules Supervielle❦ Jules Supervielle Les amis inconnus

Techniques of chromolithography❦ La chromolithographie et la photochromolithographie

Exploration of the Pyrenees❦ PYRENEES Mes Pyrénées de Gavarnie à la Méditerranée

A comprehensive exploration of Saints❦ Saints Les Saints Duquesne 2012

Color Projections: Italian Fragrances❦ Projections colorées. 15 conférences. Les parfums de l’Italie. Princesses de..

Decree by Louis XIV, King of France❦ Ordonnance de louis XIV roy de France et de Navarre x 4 1726

Heraldic curiosities explored❦ blason BONNEFON LES CURIOSITÉS HÉRALDIQUES 1912

Miniature Common Prayer Book❦ Common prayer 50 x 52 mm. MINI

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