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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Cycling map of Paris surroundings 1901❦ CARTE VELOCIPEDIQUE DES ENVIRONS DE PARIS 1/50000 e TOURING CLUB 1901

Autographed Letter by Daniel Halévy❦ Daniel Halévy belle lettre autographe signée

Buenos Aires presentation and portrait❦ Argentine AmorimPrésentation de Buenos Aires 1938

English Letters: The History of Sir Grandisson❦ RICHARDSON Nouvelles lettres angloises, ou histoire du chevalier de Grandisson

Toul garrison and railway during WWI 1914-1915❦ Toul garnison le petit chemin de fer Fontenoy sur Moselle barbares 1914-1915

The Little Shorts Tailor❦ Le Men Yvon Le petit tailleur de shorts

Spiritualism, Magnetism, Magic & Astrology Journal 1910❦ magie VIE MYSTERIEUSE-REVUE DE SPIRITISME, MAGNETISME, MAGIE, ASTROLOGIE 1910

Sacred India: Grandeur and Compassion❦ inde LHANDE (Pierre) L’ Inde sacrée.. Grandeur et pitié d’un monde

Learn Kanji Through Writing❦ Japonais Kanjo Kakitai ! Ecrire & apprendre les kanji 2010

Two Shepherds Unbothered❦ Sanguis deux bergers qui ne s’en font pas

Complete Works of Romantic Poetry❦ Parny Evariste Åuvres d’Evariste Parny 1808

Surrealist works by Konrad KLAPHECK❦ SURRÉALISTE Konrad KLAPHECK

Beaune Archaeological Society Yearbook 1887❦ Beaune Société d’Archéologie de Beaune année 1887

Raphael - Mutual Aid and Reciprocity❦ Raphaël une main lave l’autre 1952

Māori Art: Brian Brake's photographic legacy❦ maori Art Brian Brake

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