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

Napoleon's Private Life❦ AUBRY OCTAVE VIE PRIVEE DE NAPOLEON

Street and woodland songs❦ HUGO (Victor) chansons des rues et des bois

Winter 1968 gastronomic guide with recipes❦ Cuisine LE CRAPUILLOT HIVER 1968 – LA BONNE VIE SUIVI DU GUIDE GASTRONOMIQUE

Montpellier Regional Heritage and Traditions❦ montpellier Tradition au pays de Montpellier

Miniature edition of the Bible❦ mini Bible The Holy Bible. Old & New Testaments 1854

Saint Anthony's Spiritual Struggle❦ FLAUBERT LA TENTATION DE SAINT-ANTOINE Charpentier 1875

Voices of the Departed❦ Ceux que disent nos morts 1916 Anatole France ill-Bernard Naudin

The World of Ballet❦ Danse LE MONDE DU BALLET

Light and Birds❦ Oiseaux LUMIÈRE ET LES OISEAUX

Dalí's Surrealist Masterworks, 1917-1970❦ Salvador Dalí catalog of a collection; ninety-three oils, 1917-1970

A Country Priest's Journal❦ LAMARTINE Jocelyn : journal trouvé chez un curé de campagne 1855

Attic Room Life❦ Jouhanneaud une mansarde

White Russia and Red Russia - Prince Skrydloff's Account❦ Russie Michaguine (Prince) Skrydloff Russie blanche et Russie rouge + dédicace

A joyful and witty song collection❦ Mini Gaudriole Chansonnier Joyeux, Facetieux et Grivois

Reflections by Father Louis Du Pont❦ méditation Nouvel abrégé des méditations du père Louis Du Pont 1724

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