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?

Accepted Answer

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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Consequences of Nationality Principles❦ Sem Quelques conséquences du principe des nationalités 1868

Moldavian Wall Painting, 15th-16th Centuries❦ Moldavie La peinture murale de la Moldavie XVe XVIe siècle

History of Vic-Fezensac❦ Vic-Fezensac histoire de vic-fezensac

Bibliographic Recreation: French Authors & Homonymes❦ Recreations bibliographiques 1882

Modulated Service Heterodynes: Principles and Construction❦ radio DEUX HETERODYNES MODULEES DE SERVICE / PRINCIPE – REALISATION – Cablage

Poland Pilsudski Death Announcement 1935❦ Pologne PILSUDSKI faire part de décès 1935

Art Philosophy and Aesthetic Principles❦ TAINE Philosophie de l’ Art 1865

French Engraving: Origins to 1900❦ gravure en France des origines à 1900

The Locksmith's Art: Opening & Mastery❦ serrurier Ouverture de l’Art du Serrurier LA FIDELLE

Bells - Baptism Silver Print Photograph❦ cloches, photo argentique, Baptème 17,5 x 13 cm

The Mustard Seed - Spiritual Teaching❦ OMRAAM MIKHAËL AÏVANHOV . LE GRAIN DE SENEVE

A Young Man's Sentimental Education❦ FLAUBERT, Gustave L’ÉDUCATION SENTIMENTALE, histoire d’un jeune homme

Jerusalem Delivered - Italian Epic in French❦ LE TASSE Jérusalem Délivrée. Poëme, traduit de l’italien 1814

Adventures of a wooden puppet❦ pinocchio COLLODI C. LES AVENTURES DE PINOCCHIO illustré

My Pretty Games❦ jeux Mes Jolis Jeux

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