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?

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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

Stendhal's Abbey of Castro❦ STENDHAL L’ABBESSE DE CASTRO 1946

A Comprehensive Study of Dogs and Their Care❦ Chien VAUGIEN LE CHIEN ET SA MEDECINE

French Honor Legion: A Century History❦ La légion d’honneur 1802-1900

A charming tale of a moon child❦ MAIRET (Jeanne) L’enfant de la Lune ill-Vavasseur

Shadow of My Love - Apollinaire & Picasso❦ APOLLINAIRE (Guillaume). Ombre de Mon Amour/Picasso

Technical review of Alfa Romeo❦ Alfa Romeo REVUE TECHNIQUE AUTOMOBILE 1970 n°293

Journey Through Russia❦ Russie LEGRAS JULES AU PAYS RUSSE 1900

Letters from Africa - A Journey❦ MARTIN DU GARD COURRIER D AFRIQUE- SENEGAL- SOUDAN- GUINEE + dédicace

Memories of a Happy Algeria❦ Algérie Là-bas la France : Souvenirs d’une Algérie heureuse

Correspondence with Rolland❦ PROUDHON P.-J. Lettres au citoyen Rolland (5 octobre 1858-29 juillet 1862)

Understanding Occultism❦ GABRIEL TRARIEUX CE QU’IL FAUT CONNAÎTRE DE L’OCCULTISME + dédicace

The War at Sea❦ KIPLING Rudyard LA GUERRE SUR MER. 1919 EO

A profound ethnological study❦ Nouville, un village francais 1953

A historical drama by A. Dumas❦ Benvenuto Cellini. Drame Urbain Grandier A. Dumas la fille Hoffman 1852

On Intelligence - Philosophy of Mind❦ Taine, H. De l’intelligence 1888

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