Question 1

How do you authenticate an antiquarian book before purchase?

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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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Guide to Culinary Delights❦ SERVITEURS DE L’ESTOMAC pour faire suite à L’histoire d’une bouchée pain HETZEL

Enlightenment in cities and countryside❦ Lumières, villes et campagnes, icomos

Discussion on 19th Century Humanity❦ Hayem l’homme au XIXe siècle conférence 1885

The Tale of Bluebeard❦ PERRAULT, Charles LA BARBE- BLEUE. Bois de Joris Minne 1944

The Story of JOB JEAN LA POUDRE❦ JOB JEAN LA POUDRE Henry de BRISAY

Dictionary of Sacred Writings❦ DICTIONNAIRE DE L’ECRITURE SAINTE OU REPERTOIRE ET CONCORDANCE 1848

Illustrated edition of a classic romance❦ PREVOST Histoire de Manon Lescaut illustré par Leloir

Last French Cape Horners❦ Derniers cap-horniers français aux voyages de nickel…

Guide to Loire Valley Castles❦ châteaux de la Loire 1931

Arab novel by Valensi❦ YASMINA – ROMAN ARABE 1926

Traditional Hopi and Zuni spirit figures❦ Classic Hopi and Zuni Kachina Figures

Paths of Detour❦ CHEMINS DE TRAVERSE 1904

Complete Works of MUSSET❦ MUSSET Oeuvres complètes 1877 11/11

Study of Central Asian history❦ Central Asia, Palaeolithic Beginnings to the Iron Age: L’Asie Centrale des origi

Ancient Paintings and Pastels Catalogue❦ collection Sigismond Bardac Catalogue des Tableaux anciens, Pastels 1920

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