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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Optical view of Château R.te de Marly❦ Marly Vue d’optique du Château R.te de Marly

1944 War Office Desk Agenda❦ 1944 Guerre agenda de bureau pour 1944

Rouen and Normandy Regional Almanac 1848❦ Almanach de Rouen ou de Normandie 1848

Damazan, Republic Boulevard 1918❦ Damazan boulevard de la République 1918

Affordable Gourmet Cooking❦ CUISINE BOUILLARD La Gourmandise à Bon Marché.

Ancient history of inventions and discoveries❦ Vieux-Neuf, histoire ancienne des inventions et découvertes 1877

Historical and Critical Memoirs on Famous England❦ ANGLETERRE Mémoires historiques et critiques sur les plus célèbres 1803

Reflections on the Comet of 1721❦ Pensées diverses écrites à un Docteur de Sorbonne à l’occasion de la Comète 1721

Luchon Station and Café Riche❦ Luchon la gare et le café Riche

Christian history of Rome since Constantine❦ Rome RECITS DE L’HISTOIRE DE ROME CHRETIENNE DEPUIS CONSTANTIN LE GRAND

Hand-painted postcard from 1909❦ Anniversaire carte postale translucide 1909 Boulanger rose peintes à la main

Doves & Thoughts - Art Nouveau Memories❦ colombes & pensées DOUX SOUVENIRS art nouveau TRANSLUCIDE

La Rochelle: Cod Unloading❦ LA ROCHELLE Dechargement de Morues

Photographic display of Catholic Alliance❦ commerce devanture ALLIANCE CATHOLIQUE photo argentique 1929

Arab women of Djibouti, 1911❦ Djibouti 1911 femmes arabes

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