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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Renault 11 Electronic 1 Repair Manual❦ Renault Electronic 1 Renault 11 1983

French Atlantic Coasts and Ports❦ LENTHERIC CÔTES ET PORTS FRANCAIS DE L’OCEAN 1901

Embossed postcard from Belle Époque era❦ Belle époque belle carte gaufrée 1903

War Letters - Correspondence & Dada Precursor❦ JACQUES VACHE LETTRES DE GUERRE GALLIMARD

Maritime Arts and Sciences Encyclopedia❦ marine Diderot et d’Alembert Encyclopédie Diderot et d’Alembert – Marine

Memoirs of a 75mm: The Marvelous Cannon❦ TUDESQ (André) Les Mémoires d’un 75. Le canon merveilleux

Horticultural Almanac 1866❦ jardin Le Bon Jardinier. Almanach horticole pour L’Année 1866

Historic Route of Molières in Tarn-et-Garonne❦ Honor de cos Route de Molières Tarn et garonne

Soldier Engraving - A Sister's Thoughts of the Brave❦ Soldat gravure 29 x 42 cm un soeur pensent un brave

Linoleum Engraving Techniques and Methods❦ gravure sur linoléum 1937

Hand-colored religious greeting cards, 1896-1918❦ canivet rehaussé en couleur à la main 70 x 110 mm.

Signed and numbered print by Jean Commère❦ Jean Commère 56 x 76 cm., gravure sur japon signée et numérotée

Margaux - Railway Station Square with Dog Cart❦ MARGAUX – Place de la gare Voiture à chien

Art Nouveau Inspiration❦ art nouveau muse LA ROSE

Legendary American Custom Motorcycles❦ Chopper FABULEUX CHOPPERS AMERICAINS

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