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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Rigal cap'taine sabord a loyal friend❦ Rigal cap’taine sabord un ami fidèle

The Art and Technique of Enameling❦ Secret de l’Email. Illustrations de A. LEROUX

Medieval Abbey Possessions in Spain❦ ABBAYE DE SAINT SAVIN DE LAVEDAN ET SES POSSESSIONS A SARAGOSSE ET A CORTADA

Miranda and the French Revolution❦ PARRA-PEREZ Miranda et la Révolution française 1925.

Children of the Tuileries Palace❦ VICOMTESSE DE PITRAY LES ENFANTS DES TUILERIES 1869

Political, Literary and Religious Almanac 1812❦ éphémérides politiques, littératures et religieuses 1812

1938 Almanac - Petit Journal❦ almanach 1938 le petit journal

History of France up to Louis XVI's death❦ Histoire FRANCE depuis les temps les plus reculés jusqu’à la mort de Louis XVI

Rhetorical Guide for Preachers❦ prédication RHETORIQUE DU PREDICATEUR 1750

George Washington's Influence in America❦ USA Benjamin Franklin, bourgeois d’Amérique

Medical Comedy: Two Against One❦ Médecine Deux Contre un Les Suites d’une Consultation Divertissement Moliéresque

Gillot Collection 1904 - Part 2: Far Eastern Art & Paintings❦ Collection Ch. Gillot 1904 2/2 objets d’arts et peintures d’extrème orient

Florence History: The Medici, Humanists, Letters and Arts❦ Florence L’Histoire – Les Médicis – Les Humanistes – Les Lettres – les arts 1881

Administrative Yearbook of Calvados Department 1889❦ calvados Annuaire administratif du département du Calvados 1889

Autographed Letter from Pierre Mendès France❦ Pierre Mandès France belle lettre autographe signée 31/07/1931

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