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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Conspiracy of Silence or the Unexpected Revolution 1937❦ conspiration du silence ou la révolution imprévue 1937

panoplies Bernard ECB, costumes 1963❦ panoplies Bernard ECB, déguisements 1963

Victor Hugo Les Misérables Rouff 30 small volumes❦ HUGO Victor Les Miserables Rouff 30 petits volumes

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Tuilerie Grande Tuilerie Mécanique à Iguerande 1920

White and Black Magic in the Pink City❦ Magie Blanche Magie Noire en Ville Rose

LA PLAGE DU SOLEIL - LA BAULE - Official Guide of the Tourist Office❦ la baulle LA PLAGE DU SOLEIL LA BAULE Guide officiel du syndicat d’initiatives

Morals and Customs of the Romantic French❦ Moeurs et Coutumes des Français romantique

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François Ier from Château de Cognac to the throne of France. Colloquium of Cognac❦ François Ier du Château De Cognac au trône de France. Colloque de Cognac

Empress Charlotte of Mexico❦ Charlotte de Belgique, impératrice du Mexique

Drieu La Rochelle Notes pour comprendre le siècle 1941

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