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

First volume of Countes animalies❦ gascon Dambielle Countes de Priou. Countes animalies

Virgin and Child in French Art❦ VLOBERG (Maurice) La Vierge et l’Enfant dans l’Art français

A collection of festive letters❦ Jardin de l’Enfance – Nouveau Recueil de compliments et de modèles de lettres

Life Away from Home - A Comedy of Our Times❦ BERTALL La vie hors de chez soi (Comédie de notre temps) L’Hiver ,Le Printemps..

French as Modern Diplomatic Language - Critical Study❦ français Langue diplomatique moderne Etude critique.. 1924

Cino del Duca 82mm Medal, Dropsy Signature❦ Cino del Duca médaille 82 mm., signée Dropsy

Rimbaud's Spiritual Drama - Dedicated Copy❦ Rops Daniel Rimbaud le drame spirituel + dédicace

Improving Wheat Through Genetic Selection❦ Blé L’amélioration des blés par sélection généalogique

Parisian salon scenes from 1827❦ STENDHAL Armance ou quelques scènes d’un salon de Paris en 1827

KLEE at the Sources of Painting❦ KLEE AUX SOURCES DE LA PEINTURE 1963

Historical overview of Beaulieu-lès-Loches❦ Touraine L’abbaye de Beaulieu-lès-Loches 1914

Understanding Death❦ Vitrac, Roger Connaissance de la mort

Contemporary Asian designs engraved on Steuben crystal❦ ASIAN ARTISTS IN CRYSTAL, Designs by Contemporary Asian Artists Engraved

Fauve Landscape Painting❦ Fauve The Fauve Landscape

French military history retrospective exhibition❦ Armée Les anciennes armées françaises. Exposition rétrospective militaire

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