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?

Accepted Answer

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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Hidden Faces by Salvador Dali❦ DALI (Salvador). Visages cachés. Roman

Three Lightning Strikes - Victorian Tales❦ HALEVY Trois coups de foudre 1886 + envoi

Genevese Tales and Stories❦ TOPFFER nouvelles genevoises

French Popular Heraldry and Folk Satire❦ Blason populaire de la France 1884

Autographed Manuscript Letter by Vladimir d'Ormesson❦ Vladimir d’Ormesson carte autographe manuscrite & signée

Weapons and Armor❦ Armes et armures 1966

Floral Vase & Composition❦ Vase & composition floral 85 x 200 mm.

Le Roland Estate, Laroque-Timbaut 47❦ Laroque-Timbaut 47 Château Le Roland

Paris 9th District Commercial Directory❦ Paris rue Condorcet 9ème commerces

Monaco and Monte-Carlo: Historical Account❦ Monaco et Monte-Carlo 1878

Count d'Orsay's Collection - Louvre Museum Drawings❦ Les collections du comte d’Orsay – Dessins du musée du Louvre

General Foy's Political Speeches❦ FOY Maximilien (Général) Discours du général Foy 1826

The Genius of Religions; On the Origin of Gods❦ QUINET EDGAR OEUVRES COMPLETES Le génie des religions; de l’origine des dieux

Northern French Faience Pottery❦ Faïences du Nord. 1, Aire-sur-La Lys, Boulogne-sur-Mer, Bailleul, Calais…

Rufino Tamayo: Modern Mexican Master❦ Rufino Tamayo Octavio Paz et Jacques Lassaigne Rufino Tamayo

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