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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Letters on the Rhine: A Traveler's Reflections❦ HUGO Victor Houssiaux Le Rhin, lettre à un ami

History painter and Academy director (1744-1816)❦ Francois-Guillaume Menageot (1744-1816) Peintre d’histoire directeur de l’Acad.

Renault Express Electrical Wiring Diagrams 1986❦ Renault schémas électriques EXPRESS 1986

Aircraft Maintenance Manual 1963❦ Aéronautique entretien des aéronefs 1963

Love as it truly is❦ Houssaye Arsène L’amour comme il est… 1860

Treasures of Parisian Churches❦ paris TRESORS DES EGLISES PARISIENNES

Illustrated Weekly Review, WWI Era❦ EN ROUTE ! REVUE HEBDOMADAIRE ILLUSTREE 1916

Bookseller's Manual and Book Collector's Guide❦ Libraire Brunet Manuel du libraire et de l’amateur de livres 1842

Chagall: Heavenly and Earthly Visions❦ Chagall entre ciel et terre Fondation Gianadda

Autobiography of a Florentine Master❦ CELLINI (BENVENUTO) Mémoires de Benvenuto Cellini

Study of Meteorology and Natural Events❦ HISTOIRE DES MÉTÉORES et des grands phénomènes de la nature 1883

Comedic memories and racing tales❦ Cham L’arithmétique, Les courses, Souvenirs comiques de l’an 1858…19 ALBUMS

The Beauty of Michelangelo's Sonnets❦ MICHEL-ANGE LES PLUS BEAUX SONNETS DE MICHEL-ANGE TRADUITS PAR THEO MARTIN

Journeys in the South Seas❦ MOERENHOUT Voyages aux Iles du Grand Océan

Grain conservation methods and their importance❦ Techniques de conservation des grains à long terme/Leur rôle dans la dynamique..

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