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

Reflections on the Life of Sophie Arnould❦ Esprit de Sophie Arnould. 1813

Education and Morality in Family Reading❦ La lecture en famille Morale Education Histoire Sciences Littérature Beaux-1885

Artistic Techniques in Découpage❦ DECOUPAGE ARTISTIQUE. LA MARQUETERIE, LA PYROGRAVURE

Manuscripts by Louÿs and contemporary authors❦ Louÿs Manuscrits de Pierre Louÿs et de divers auteurs contemporains 1926

Artist Proof of Joubert❦ Joubert Epreuve d’artiste DOUCES CHARENTES 63 x 50 cm

Artful exploration of Vermeer❦ Vermeer de Delft. Galerie de La Pléiade. Texte de Proust, Malraux…

Mystical reflections and spiritual themes❦ LABEQUE. Loÿs. Le Miroir mystique – Le Miroir des mondes …+ dédicace

Guide to Construction and Adjacency❦ Rendu Code Perrin, ou Dictionnaire des constructions et de la contiguïté. 1864

Original charcoal artwork❦ Fusain original 49 x 63 cm.

Art Nouveau postcard by Alphonse MUCHA❦ Alphonse MUCHA ? carte postale gaufrée art nouveau MODERN STYLE embossed

Divine wines of Gala❦ Dali Les vins de gala du divin Draeger

Japanese printmaking master❦ HOKUSAI UN MAITRE DE L ESTAMPE JAPONAISE

Church Discipline and Benefices Overview❦ THOMASSIN Ancienne & nouvelle discipline de l’Eglise touchant les bénéfices 1725

Exploration of golden land❦ Birmanie La terre d’or voyage en Birmanie

Not defeated, not tamed❦ FEVAL Ni vaincu, ni dompté. illustré par Rimbert, envoi de l’auteur

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