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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Soldiers and Sailors Songs: Forty Melodies❦ Chants des Soldats et des Marins. Quarante Mélodies et Romances

Royal intrigue and political tragedy❦ Delavigne, Casimir Louis XI, tragédie 70 x 105 mm.

Medieval Life: 30 Years of Alsatian Archaeology❦ Vivre au Moyen Age : 30 ans d’archéologie médiévale en Alsace

Synthetic dyes and pigments❦ MATIERES COLORANTES ARTIFICIELLES

Middle East Oil: The New Eldorado❦ pétrole Moyen-Orient. Nouvel Eldorado. BOUTELLEAU GÉRARD

Contemporary wooden house designs❦ Nouvelles maisons en bois 2006

Young Naturalists: Dialogues on Natural History❦ ULLIAC TREMADEURE Les jeunes naturalistes, ou entretiens sur l’histoire 1841

Contemporary History Scenes: Events, Anecdotes, Memories❦ Celliez A. Scènes de L’histoire Contemporaine, Évènements, Ancedotes, Souvenirs,

Printed Books Outside France from Origins to 19th Century❦ Livre imprimé hors de France des origines au XIXe siècle

The Devil of Goodness❦ MONTHERLANT le démon du bien/ vélin

Barréme's Ready Reckoner for Francs and Centimes❦ BARREME COMPTES FAITS DE BARREME en francs et centimes 1827

Journey through a Floral Kingdom❦ NEWMAN Isidora DANS LE ROYAUME DES FLEURS ill-Pogany

Tiber and Seine: Two Cities, Two Rivers❦ Tibre-Seine Deux Villes Deux Fleuves

French Navy in 1934❦ Marine Salaun LA MARINE FRANCAISE 1934

Bulgaria's Medieval Artistic Heritage❦ Bulgarie L’ancien art bulgare. 1919

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