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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A tale of moral conflict❦ GIRAUDOUX Sodome et Gomorrhe

Illustrated works of Lord Byron❦ Lord Byron 8/8 1822 dessinées par Westall et Dévéria

A maritime night exploration❦ FARRERE CLAUDE LA NUIT EN MER 1928

Protestant Tolerance in 1909❦ protestante LA TOLERANCE PROTESTANTE !!! 1909

White and Black Magic in India❦ inde Magie blanche et magie noire aux Indes

Charolais: A Historical Overview❦ Charolais le chateau de charolais par Capon 1923

Exploration of French poetry and poets❦ BARBEY d’AUREVILLY Jules Poésie et poètes 1906

The Champs-Élysées Avenue in 1983❦ Champs-Elysées 1983

Admiral von Spee's Cruise - Memoirs of the Cruiser Squadron❦ Kriegsmarine CROISIERE DE L’AMIRAL VON SPEE Souvenirs de l’Escadre des Croiseurs

Holy Patronesses of France❦ Les saintes patronnes de la France

Songs from Our Land❦ Bretagne Botrel Théodore Chansons de chez nous

Chaillot Hill, Literary work 1978❦ ‎La Colline de Chaillot. 1978

Rural Art in Auvergne❦ Auvergne L’ART RUSTIQUE EN FRANCE 1933

Unpublished Documents on VIGNY with Author Inscription❦ Alfred de Vigny nombreux documents inédits + dédicace

Life and Legacy of Saint Francis of Assisi❦ Boutet de MONVEL Maurice SAINT FRANÇOIS D’ASSISE

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