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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Songs and Chants from Pierre Dupont❦ Chants et chansons de Pierre Dupont 1851

Overview of Spanish Legal Literature❦ Historia de la literatura jurídica española 1906

Norwegian tale with preface by P. G. La Chesnais❦ EGGE (Peter) Hansine Solstad. Traduit du norvégien …

The story of a student's journey❦ MARCOMIR HISTOIRE D’UN ETUDIANT 1862

A Night in the Mountains & The Count's Ball❦ RADIGUET Le bal du Comte d’Orgel VEBER UNE NUIT DANS LA MONTAGNE

The Father - Signed Dedication Copy❦ Perrin André Le père + dédicace

Raphael Kirchner's Flowers of Love❦ KIRCHNER Raphael Kirchner fleurs d’Amour 3 CPA

Lucia Avila - Hetzel Edition❦ LUCIA AVILA Hetzel

HALEVY Autograph Letter❦ Halevy Lettre autographe

Historic Dwellings of Port-Sainte-Marie❦ vieilles maisons de port-Sainte-Marie

Medieval chivalry adventure novel❦ Doyle, Arthur Conan SIR NIGEL 1906

Decorative Arts Around 1900 - Berlin Museum❦ Werke um 1900. Kunstgewerbemuseum Berlin

Paris from Above: A Cartographic Atlas❦ Paris Le Dessus des Cartes. Un Atlas parisien

The Wanderer: A Tale of the Road❦ CHENINEAU Le chemineau

Original Charcoal Drawing❦ Fusain original 49 x 63 cm.

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