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

Classical deities and heroes compendium❦ appendix de diis et heroibus 1810

Marcel Moreau's work with dedication❦ Marcel Moreau Issue sans issue + dédicace

Lies and Deceptions in Society❦ BOURGET Paul Mensonges 1895

Pioneer Aviation Souvenir, 1913 France❦ Aviation SOUVENIR D’AVIATION pionnier

Postal and Telegraph Services in Pauillac❦ PAUILLAC – Postes et Télégraphes

Bishops and Diocese of Tarbes history❦ Tarbes Abbé LAFFORGUE – Histoire des Evêques et du Diocèse de Tarbes, 1928

From Barefoot to Bareheaded: Two Epochs❦ LA VACQUERIE Des va nu pied aux va nu tête. Deux Époques + dédicace

Twelve Stories and a Dream - First Edition❦ SF WELLS (Herbert-George) Douze histoires et un rêve EO

Four Poetics: Classical Theory from Antiquity to Enlightenment❦ quatre poétiques d’Aristote, d’Horace, de Vida & de Boileau 1829

Glory Pages: North African Military Campaigns❦ NORD Pierre Pages de Gloire Sidi-Brahim – Camerone – Bir-Hakeim…

Autographed letter signed by Maurice DRUON❦ Maurice DRUON lettre autographes signée

Religious Wars in France 1559-1610❦ DUC DE LEVIS MIREPOIX LES GUERRES DE RELIGION – 1559-1610

Jack London's Adventures❦ London les aventures de jack London 1927

Rarities and Curiosities❦ CURIOSA Manoel Pirapora

A charming work about the secrets of the woods❦ Au coeur secret des bois

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