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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Chronicle of Enemy Brothers❦ THARAUD LA CHRONIQUE DES FRERES ENNEMIS + dédicace

Signed Visiting Card to Fernand Gregh❦ Paul Bourget carte de visite

Eastern archaeology from origins to Alexander❦ archéologie orientale depuis les origines jusqu’a l’époque d’Alexandre 1927

Outline of Biological Physics❦ Précis de physique biologique 1903

D'Artagnan-style divided skirt illustrated❦ jupe-culotte a la d’Artagnan illustré par F. LAFON

New Year greetings with embroidered designs❦ Bonne année 2 cpa broderies

Miss Lili's Day❦ La journée de mademoiselle Lili HETZEL

Signed autograph map by Pierre Brossolette❦ Pierre Brossolette carte autographes signée

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

Solesmes Station❦ Solesmes la gare

Woman Serpent: Enchantress and Charmer❦ Serpent FEMME SERPENT charmeuse de serpent ROSINA

David Cantinelli - 1930 Van Oest Edition❦ CANTINELLI David. Van Oest, 1930

Béranger's Songs 1815-1834❦ BERANGER CHANSONS DE P.-J. DE BERANGER 1815-1834 75 x 112 mm.

A Venetian Lady's Sacrifice and Duty❦ MAETERLINCK MAURICE MONNA VANNA – PIECE EN TROIS ACTES

Persian Miniature Painting

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