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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Basque Shepherds and Cheese Merchants❦ Basque- Bergers marchands de breuils (fromages)

Agen: Railway Station and Hermitage Hillside❦ AGEN la gare et le côteau de l’ermitage COIFFEUR

Toulouse 2nd Aeronauts: Balloon Maneuvers❦ Toulouse 2e aérostiers manoeuvre de ballon

Fougères Strike: Labor Exchange Kitchens❦ grève FOUGERES grève de fougères, ensemble des cuisines à la bourse du travail

Small and Large Glassware Designs❦ TOYE et ADAIR LABOUREUR (Jean-Emile). Petits et grands verres

Montesquiou Library Collection 1923❦ Montesquiou – Bibliothèque 1923

Ancient Egyptian Civilization and Culture❦ Egypt Breasted History of The Ancient Egyptians 1911

Jean and Marguerite Westhausser - Paris 1886❦ Jean et Marguerite Westhausser 1886

Israel: A Travel Atlas❦ Israël L’Atlas des voyages

The Cursed Kings - Epic medieval saga❦ Druon Maurice Les rois maudits

Love letter from wartime France, 1940❦ Maurice Druon lettre autographe à sa femme 1940 2ème Hussard

Field guide to Parisian plants and French flora❦ Flore NOUVELLE FLORE POUR LA DETERMINATION…

Vienna and Kahlenberg: Travel notes and history❦ Vienne Kahlenberg. Notes de voyages et d’histoire AUTRICHE 1883

Life and Works of Julius Caesar❦ César Caesar, Julius Caii Julii Caesaris 1790

The Book: History, Production, Acquisition, Classification, Use and Care❦ CIM Le livre : historique, fabrication, achat, classement, usage et entretien

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