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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Our Antiquarian Books Catalog

Truth about Russia❦ RUSSIE DOLGOROUKOW (Prince Pierre). La Vérité sur la Russie 1860

LOUŸS Autographed Letter, Signed❦ Pierre Louÿs lettre autographe signée

Life and Works of J.J. Rousseau❦ ROUSSEAU Histoire de la vie et des ouvrages de J.J. Rousseau1821

Memoirs of a journalist❦ VILLEMESSANT Mémoires d’un Journaliste 1872

Tales and Fables Collection❦ PERRAULT La FONTAINE Contes et fables

Medieval and Classical Fables Collection❦ Fables inédites des XIIe, XIIIe et XIVe siècles, et Fables de La Fontaine 1825

Spanish Guerrilla Warfare: Cabrera's Grognards 1809-1815❦ Espagne Les Grognards de Cabrera, 1809-1815

A whimsical journey narrated❦ Hetzel UN DROLE DE VOYAGE HETZEL Fath

Mysterious Archaeology: Journey Through Discoveries❦ Archeologie mystérieuse. Voyage à travers les découvertes…

Don Juanism: A Literary and Social Study❦ Hayem Le Don Juanisme 1886

Cosmic history from antiquity to Big Bang❦ NUIT DU TEMPS. Histoire du cosmos de l’Antiquité au Big Bang.

Summary of Histology, Volumes I & II❦ Précis d’histologie. Tome I : Histologie généréle. Tome II : Histologie des o…

Provençal Landscape and the Marseille School❦ paysage provençal et l’école de Marseille avant l’impressionnisme

Comprehensive French Language Dictionary❦ Roret Nouveau dictionnaire de la langue francaise 1832

Pacific Islands - A Year-Long World Voyage❦ Océanie En OCEANIE. Voyage Autour du Monde en 365 Jours 1888

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