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

Giant cut-out with bouquet & ribbon❦ Canivet géant au bouquet & Ruban 250 x 212 mm. authentique

The Struggle and Demise of the Commune❦ Commune l’agonie de la commune MARCILLY

Exploring Tunisia's Bardo Museum❦ TUNISIE 1906 PENDAISON AU BARDO

Collection of Artworks by Jean Walter❦ Collection Jean Walter – Paul-Guillaume Réunion des musées nationaux ..

Story of a Knight's Journey❦ Prévost Histoire du chevalier des Grieux Piazza illustré par Fel

Exploration of Africa in 1947❦ CAP SUR L’AFRIQUE 1947

Who will be the master of the world?❦ Qui sera le maître du monde ? ….de 1950 à l’an 2000

Artistic exploration by Rodin❦ RODIN ARTED, 1972

Napoleon for Children❦ Napoléon LE GRAND NAPOLÉON DES PETITS ENFANS JOB

Marine pastel artwork❦ Pastel marine 45 x 60 cm.

Poems by Cocteau❦ Cocteau poèmes Thomas l’imposteur, l’aigle à deux têtes NRF blanche

Scientist Antoine Béchamp's life and ideas❦ Antoine Béchamp, 1816-1908 L’homme et le savant : originalité et fécondité…

Clichy-Asnières Road, 1904❦ Clichy route d’Asnières 1904

Jazz Saxophone and Double Bass High-Relief Artwork❦ Jazz Saxophone et contrebasse Acrylique 65 x 54 cm. haut-relief

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