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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Inland waterways: rivers, canals & illustrations❦ NAVIGATION INTERIEUR fleuves ete canaux dessins illustrations

Illustrated family journal, 1897-1904❦ Die Gartenlaube. Illustriertes Familienblatt 1897-1904

Impressionism and French Landscape❦ Impressionnisme et le paysage français

Public Galleries of Europe: Rome, Genoa, Turin, Milan, Parma❦ ARMENGAUD LES GALERIES PUBLIQUES DE L’EUROPE ROME,Gênes, Turin, Milan, Parme,…

Ghost submarines in adventures❦ TOUDOUZE. Les sous-marins fantômes

The Demi-God: A Journey to Greece❦ LACRETELLE Le demi-dieu ou le voyage en Grèce Gallibert + envoi

Poetic Precision and Dedication❦ NOAILLES Comtesse de EXACTITUDES + dédicace

Oral and facial prosthetics and fracture treatment❦ Prothèse restauratrice bucco-faciale et traitement des fractures..1915

Hunting expeditions around the world❦ chasse a travers le monde

Births. Poems and Poetic Art Reflections❦ Supervielle Jules Naissances. Poèmes suivi de En Songeant à un art poétique

Critical analysis of French military affairs❦ Examen critique du militaire françois 1781

Memoirs on Music and Composition❦ GRETRY Mémoires, ou essais sur la Musique 1797

Chemical Industry Directory 1930-1939❦ Chimie Annuaire Union des Industries Chimiques 1930-1939

Surrealist Poetry Anthology❦ Petite Anthologie poétique du Surréalisme

Imray's Return and Other Uncanny Tales❦ Kipling Rudyard LE RETOUR D’IMRAY suivis d’autres récits insolites

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