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

Social conditions in Pamiers jurisdiction, 17th-18th centuries❦ PAMIERS Étude sur la Situation Sociale dans le Ressort de Présidial de Pamiers

Wax technique exploration❦ Valota Wax, 2012

Florian's Complete Theatrical Works❦ FLORIAN THEATRE DE FLORIAN 1820

Golden Head - A Dramatic Work❦ CLAUDEL TETE D’OR-DRAME 1920

Argentine Foreign Trade Statistics 1935-1936❦ Argentina comercio exterior argentino en 1936 y 1935 y estadisticas economicas

Insight on Victor de Laprade❦ Laprade Notice sur M. Victor de Laprade 1884

Bishop's discourse on Jesuits in France❦ Discours de Monseigneur l’évêque d’Hermopolis sur l’existence de la congrégation

Historical Singularities of Paris❦ Singularités Historiques 1825 Paris Ce que Paris offre de plus piquant et de plu

Jena or Sedan? Historical Comparison❦ BEYERLEIN Iéna ou Sedan ?

Understanding Our Allied Nations❦ Know Your Alliés / Connaissez vos Allies, 1950

Ariana: A Baroque Romance❦ Desmarets de Saint-Sorlin L’Ariane de Monsieur des Marets 1644 Abraham Bosse

Practical acupuncture techniques and methods❦ Acupuncture pratique 1975

A Descendant of Robinson: Tales of Adventure❦ AUDEBRAND Un petit-fils de Robinson Fath et Freeman

French-Spanish Dictionary, bidirectional❦ Espagnol Salva NUEVO DICCIONARIO FRANCES-ESPAÑOL, Y ESPAÑOL-FRANCES 1896

Siblings' Journey Through Adversity❦ Woillez LE FRERE ET LA SOEUR OU LES LEÇONS DE L ADVERSITE

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