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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Local and Regional History of Barbotan-les-Thermes❦ BARBOTAN-LES-THERMES, HISTOIRE LOCALE ET REGIONALE GERS 32

Tribute to Romuald Léon Maxime, Marquis❦ Percin Hommage à Romuald Léon Maxime, marquis

Psyche and Cupid's Loves❦ LA FONTAINE JEAN de Les Amours de Psyché Et de Cupidon

Wandering Love - Signed by André Fraigneau❦ L’amour vagabond André Fraigneau + dédicace

Art and Biscuits - Advertising History 1897-1914❦ biscuit L’ART ET LES BISCUITS – LA PUBLICITE DE LA FIRME…

Proust's Early Writings and Literary Debut❦ Proust 1892-1893 TEXTES INEDITS LE BANQUET

Selected fables by La Fontaine❦ LA FONTAINE (Jean de). La Fontaine, fables choisies ill-Boutet de Monvel

Historical anecdotes about Paris❦ Paris LA VILLE LUMIERE. Anecdotes et documents historiques, ethnographiques 1909

Romantic Sculptor: Auguste Préault❦ Auguste Préault Sculpteur romantique 1809-1879

Art and civilization of ancient Spain❦ Espagne L’art et civilisation de l’Espagne antique: Les ibères

Exploration of Ancient Customs❦ CURIOSA Louys APHRODITE Moeurs Antiques

Victor Hugo's exploration of Cromwell❦ HUGO (Victor) Cromwell. Paris, Eugène Renduel, 1836

Selected Tales: Fantasy and History❦ Daudet (Alphonse), Contes choisis (La fantaisie & l’histoire 1877

Montesquieu: Critical Works and Essays❦ MONTESQUIEU, Par DESTUTT DE TRACY, VILLEMAIN OEUVRES DE MONTESQUIEU 1827

Napoleon Through His Valet's Eyes❦ Napoleon segun su ayuda de camara Buenos Aires

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