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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Paris, Saint-Cloud, Versailles - Photogravure Collection❦ PARIS – ST. CLOUD – VERSAILLES. 54 photogravures du Phot. Jules Hautecoeur

Exhibition catalog on Fragonard and Robert❦ Fragonard E H. Robert A Roma

1000 Best Bourgeois Pastry Recipes❦ CUISINE 1000 meilleures recettes de pâtisserie bourgeoise

Visionary Poems: Darkness, Visions, Praises❦ Poèmes visionnaires : Ténèbres – Visions – Laudes Labèque Loÿs + dédicace

Victor-Marie Count Hugo study❦ PEGUY (Charles) Victor-Marie Comte Hugo 1934

The Circus: Tristan Rémy's 1939 Review❦ cirque Tristan Rémy Le cirque par Tristan Rémy – revue 1939

Autograph letter signed by RENALDO HAHN to PROUST❦ RENALDO HAHN PROUST Lettre autographe manuscrite signée

Original signed painting by Caussonet❦ Peinture originale signée Caussonet

Decize Nevers 58 Nièvre Saint-Just Square❦ Decize NEVERS 58 Nièvre Place Saint-Just

New Year Greetings, Embossed Postcards❦ Bonnes année 3 CPA GAUFREES

Breteuil railway junction level crossing 1917❦ 60 BRETEUIL EMBRANCHEMENT Passage à Niveau Train 1917

Montaigne: Life and Literary Works❦ Montaigne. L’Homme et l’Oeuvre 1893

Vulgate Bible translation with steel engravings❦ BIBLE MAISTRE DE SACY LA BIBLE, traduction de la Vulgate

Comprehensive Dictionary of Works Across All Times and Places❦ DICTIONNAIRE DES OEUVRES DE TOUS LES TEMPS ET DE TOUS LES PAYS

Friends of Rouen Monuments - Annual Bulletin 1909❦ Rouen LES AMIS DES MONUMENTS ROUENNAIS- BULLETIN ANNEE 1909

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