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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Our Antiquarian Books Catalog

Asia's Conquest of Asia❦ Asie A L’ASSAUT DE L’ASIE

Historical, Ecclesiastical and Civil Geography❦ Vaissete Géographie historique, ecclésiastique et civile 1755

Royal Abbey of Saint-Denis❦ ABBAYE ROYALE DE SAINT DENIS

Antique Leather Book Bindings for Display❦ Reliures livres anciens CUIR pour décoration intérieur/vitrine/cinema 5 M.

A Gambler's Fortune: Tales of Risk and Destiny❦ Kessel Joseph Edy-Legrand (illustrations) Fortune carrée COCTEAU HC

Citroën H mechanical billing period documentation❦ CITROEN H temps de facturation mécanique Automobiles

Byzantine Empire and the Crusades: Medieval Studies❦ Byzance et Croisades – Pages Médiévales

Political memoirs and anecdotes from official archives❦ Souvenirs anecdotiques et politiques tires du portefeuille d’un fonctionnaire

Imperial Family Papers and Correspondence 1871❦ EMPIRE PAPIERS ET CORRESPONDANCE DE LA FAMILLE IMPERIALE 1871

Ottoman Street Life: Bear Trainer, Constantinople Greeting❦ TURQUIE – Montreur d’ours Salut de Constantinople

Pointe de Grave Station❦ Gare de Pointe de grave 33

Golden Treasury of Eternal Preserves❦ conserves la perpétuelle livre d’or

The Social Being: Philosophy of Society❦ Social Hayem L’être social 1881

Memoir of a Father❦ RESTIF DE LA BRETONNE Vie de mon père ill- G. Barret

Marseille Aviation: Aubrun's 300m Glide Landing❦ MARSEILLE aviation atterrissage d’Aubrun après son vol plané de 300m

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