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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Imperial Tapestry Manufactures History❦ Gobelins Notice historique sur les manufactures impériales des Gobelins 1853

Pascal's Testimony - 1992❦ Riou, Pascal en témoignage 1992

Gascon Castle of Maubesin and Mauvezin❦ Gascon LOU CASTET DE MAUBESIN, LE CHATEAU DE MAUVEZIN

Indochina's Final Crisis, 1953-1954❦ Indo-chine Agonie de L’Indochine (1953-1954)

Rural Scenes and Countryside Tales❦ MURGER, Henry Scènes de Campagne. Adeline Protat EO

Southern Resonances: Travel & Discovery❦ Résonnances du Sud. Avec 21 gravures hors-texte et 2 cartes + dédicace

Lecture on Dramatic Art❦ BARTET Causerie sur l’art dramatique 1903 ex. Anatole France

Vittel Cure Treatment by Station Physicians❦ VITTEL Mondor, Henri La Cure de Vittel : Par un groupe de médecins de la station

Fire's Marvels: Ancient to Modern Applications❦ Feu Bouant Les merveilles du feu

Mother Stork and Her Three Daughters❦ Saintine La Mère Cigogne et ses trois filles illustré Foulquier, faguet…

A farmgirl's story and maison Tellier❦ MAUPASSANT GUY. La maison Tellier. Histoire d’une fille de ferme

Early 18th Century Nantes Governance❦ Nantes Nantes au XVIIIe siècle. L’Administration de Gérard Mellier

An exploration of Dali's artistry❦ DALI de DRAEGER. C. Draeger – Le Soleil Noir, 1968

Reflections on Intellectual Action❦ Thisse REFLETS + dédicace

Humorous dialogue on social interactions❦ COURTELINE LA CONVERSATION D’ALCESTE ill.de Boucher

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