Question 1

How do you authenticate an antiquarian book before purchase?

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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

Scientific Journey Through the Land of Frivolities❦ Promenade scientifique au Pays des Frivolités 1906

Country Road Journey❦ MOUSSARIE Pierre Chemin vicinal + dédicace

French Polynesia Island Guide 1971❦ TAHITI. MOOREA, HUAHINE, RAIATEA, TAHAA guides bleus 1971

Annemasse railway station interior, 1903❦ Annemasse 74 intérieur de la gare 1903

Fère-en-Tardenois: Republic Square Market❦ Fère en Tardenois place de la république MARCHE

The History and Critique of Ancient Oracles❦ FONTENELLE Histoire des oracles 1707

Poet's Memoirs with Artistic Illustrations❦ VERLAINE CONFESSIONS.Illustrations de F.-A. Cazals

Southwest France Travel Guide: Loire to Spanish Border❦ Baedeker Sud-ouest de la France De la Loire à la frontière de lEspagne 1901

Naval Museum collection from Palais de Chaillot❦ marine MUSEE DE LA MARINE – PALAIS DE CHAILLOT 1944

Neuves-Maisons Tramway, Neufchâteau Street❦ tramway Neuves-maisons rue de Neufchateau

Collector's Watch Guide Vol. 3❦ montre Guide des montres collector: Tome 3, De A. Lange & Söhne à Zodiac

Centenary Celebration of Polignan❦ polignan LE PETIT SEMINAIRE DE POLIGNAN fête du centenaire 1924

Comprehensive guide to horse riding❦ Le cheval, encyclopédie de l’équitation et des sports hippiques par saurel

Maritime hospital at Berck-Plage❦ Berck-Plage l’hopital maritime 1903

Glazed terracotta tiles from the 1950s❦ Carreaux de terre cuite émaillés, années 50

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