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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Depictions of Lost Life❦ Moreau Marcel Orgambide. Scenes de la vie perdante + dédicace

Spring's Majesty: Tales from 1886❦ MAJESTE LE PRINTEMPS. Contes 1886

Medieval Virgin Mary Miracle Collections in Romance Languages❦ collections de miracles de la Vierge en gallo et ibero-roman au XIIIe si…

Tales from the Ship's Galley❦ marine HISTOIRES DE MA CAMBUSE

The Life of a Sheet of Paper❦ PIZZETTA Histoire d’une feuille de papier 1868

Young Lapérouse's Adventures❦ Petit Lapeyrouse Enfant

Exhibition catalog of Borgeaud's works❦ Borgeaud, exposition 2002. Fondation Gianadda

Bolivia: The Central Highway of South America

The French Improvisator❦ l’improvisateur français 1806

Philosophical Soul by Millet❦ Millet l’ame philosophale + dédicace

Pricing series for building works❦ série de prix applicable aux travaux des batiments 1910

A Chronical of Eight Years❦ Histoire de Huit Ans 1840 – 1848 illustrations de Dünki

Story of an old boat and its crew❦ Daudet La Belle Nivernaise Histoire d’un vieux bateau et de son équipage

History of Political Economy in Europe❦ BLANQUI Histoire de l’économie politique en Europe depuis les anciens jusqu’…

Fortress Warfare of the Future❦ CAPITAINE DANRIT La Guerre des Forts. Guerre de Demain

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