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?

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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

Religious and Political System Memorandum❦ révolution MONTLOSIER Mémoire à consulter sur un système religieux et polit1826

Mother's Tales and Stories❦ BERTALL LES CONTES DE MA MERE 1877

A historical novel set in England❦ KENILWORTH (OEUVRES COMPLETES DE WALTER SCOTT,1839

A narrow door to self-discovery❦ GIDE (A.) La porte étroite

Eighteenth Century Urban and Provincial Life❦ Paris Versailles et les provinces au XVIIIe siècle

French aviator adventures in 1909❦ aviation DANS L’AZUR. AVENTURES D UN AVIATEUR FRANCAIS 1909

Intimate Journal of Pierre Loti❦ LOTI Pierre. Journal intime 1878-1881 EO

The tale of Aladdin and his magical lamp❦ Histoire d’Aladin ou la lampe merveilleuse 1954

Insightful exploration of existence❦ EDOUARD PIGNON “Ma seule manière de vivre est d’interroger le monde”

French theater history in the 1930s❦ CHAMPION (Edouard) La Comédie Française. Années 1933 et 1934

Reminiscences and Correspondence❦ DREYFUS, A. Souvenirs et correspondance. 1936

Biography of Louis XIII❦ histoire de la vie de Louis XIII, roi de France et de Navarre 1768

The Price of Prints, Volume 4❦ Monod Le prix des estampes, anciennes et modernes. Tome quatrième.

Poetic works and tales from 1833-1852❦ Musset, Alfred de Oeuvres poésies 1833-1852 Rolla -les nuits-…

Church congregation in Paris❦ paroisse de l’église Saint-Vincent de Paul à Paris 1942

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