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

Travel journal from 1861❦ CHARTON Le tour du monde. Nouveau journal des voyages. Année 1861

Cape of Good Hope: Travel & Discovery❦ Cap de bonne-espérance 1892

The Singer of Tréguier❦ LE CHANTRE DE TREGUIER 1902

Thirty Popular Melodies of Lower Brittany❦ Bretagne Trente Mélodies Populaires de Basse-Bretagne 1885

The Old Guard: A Veteran's Chronicle❦ Légion Cart Tanneur La vieille garde

Harvest guidance: grape sugaring techniques❦ vendange conseils donnés aux viticulteurs pour le sucrage des vendanges 1885

Fertilizers for Flowers and Ornamental Plants❦ FUMURE RAISONNEE DES FLEURS ET DES PLANTES ORNEMENTALES

Romantic tales of wit and satire❦ GAUTIER, Théophile. Les jeunes France. Romans goguenards 1914

McCormick Seed Drill Parts Catalog❦ Mc Cormick SEMOIR catalogue pièces

History of the Wagner Family❦ WAGNER LA FAMILLE WAGNER ET BAYREUTH 1876-1976

Aunt Meteor - A whimsical tale❦ Marchal G. Tante Météore 1911

Basque Legends and Folk Tales❦ Basque Jean Barbier illust- J.-P. Tillac Légendes Basques 1931

Birth of National Sovereignty❦ La Naissance de la Souveraineté Nationale

French travels and wanderings❦ Zigzags en France 1905

Soviet Military Doctrine 1956❦ Russie DOCTRINE MILITAIRE SOVIETIQUE 1956

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