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

Political and Literary Pamphlets❦ Pamphlets politiques et littéraires de P.-L. Courier

French Central Highlands: Atlas & Geography❦ MASSIF CENTRAL 1977

Reichert on Savary Military Biplane❦ Reichert sur biplan Savary type militaire

Mezin: General de Tartos Square and Monument❦ MEZIN LA PLACE ET LA STATUE DU GÉNÉRAL DE TARTOS

Paris Metropolitan Railway 1931❦ Metro Le chemin de fer métropolitain de Paris 1931

Dialogue on Mortality for a Prince❦ FENELON. Dialogues des Morts..composés pour l’éducation d’un prince 1783

Original Edition of a Nautical Adventure❦ Wells les pirates de la mer EO

Comprehensive monograph on the composer's life and works❦ Franz SCHUBERT B. Massin 1977

Reflections on the Past❦ CONSTANTIN WEYER (Maurice) Un homme se penche sur son passé. Lithographies or..

Radical treatment of femoral hernia❦ Contribution à l’étude de la cure radicale de la hernie crurale

Engraving history and techniques manual❦ Gravure Rosenthal, Léon La Gravure. Manuels d’Histoire de l’Art 1909

The Basque Country Bird's Eye View❦ Basque LE PAYS BASQUE A VOL D OISEAU 1925

Women's Fashion & Society Almanac 1851-1904❦ mode Almanach des Dames et des Demoiselles 1851 à 1904

Le Havre and Port Jérôme, 1907 - Stereoview Cards (2)❦ LE HAVRE Port Jérôme 1907 carte stéréo x 2

Etretat cliffs and needle - stereoscopic postcards❦ ETRETAT 76 LA FALAISE ET L’AIGUILLE cartes postales stéréo LL

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