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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Unpublished correspondence of Madame de Stael❦ STAEL PLUS BEAU DE TOUTES LES FETES – La correspondance inédite de Madame de

Dreams of Insects❦ ARRABAL Fernando, CAMACHO Jorge. Rêves d’insectes

Impact of the Black-Out❦ RYDER, Alexandre. Black-Out. 1947

Exploration of Hugo's Historical Play❦ Hugo Victor 1840 Cromwell

A study of Louvel and the unknown❦ Lamothe-Langon Louvel et l’inconnu

The saga of Lucs and the innocent saints❦ L’épopée des Lucs et les saints innocents de la Vendée

Furniture and Art of Picardy❦ picardie MANNONI, Edith Mobilier picard & artésien 1995

Support for National Defense❦ HANSI. ‎ ‎2ème emprunt de la Défense Nationale. Souscrivez, aidez-nous à vaincre

A night and morning in Cythere❦ CREBILLON LE FILS LA NUIT ET LE MOMENT ou les matines de cythère 1881

Philosophical thoughts and a dream❦ DIDEROT Pensées philosophiques. Suivies du Rêve 1926

Essence of Gascon tales❦ Gascogne fleur des gasconnades

Embroidery from the Belle Époque❦ broderie BELLE EPOQUE happy Birthday

Strength Manual for All❦ Soyons forts ! Manuel de culture physique pour hommes, dames 1930

Adventures of Gabriel and Fricotin❦ HERVILLY Ernest d’. A COCAGNE ! AVENTURES DE GABRIEL ET FRICOTIN

Original poems with insightful conversations❦ LEVET Henry Poèmes précédés d’une conversation de Léon-Paul Fargue et

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