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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Citroën Diane & Acadiane mechanical invoicing period❦ CITROEN diane acadiane temps de facturation mécanique Automobiles

Reflections on the composer❦ GIDE (André). Notes sur Chopin 1949

North Africa: Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco❦ Afrique du Nord : Algérie – Tunisie – Maroc 1927

Pocket Calendar 1909 - Miniature Jewel Edition❦ calendrier 1909 MINI 35 x 50 mm. petit calendrier BIJOU

Apocalypse Tapestries of Angers❦ Angers Tapisseries de l’Apocalypse, Tapisseries d’Angers

Ancient Greece Atlas - Young Anacharsis Journey❦ BARTHELEMY Voyage du jeune Anacharsis en Grèce 1822 ATLAS

Derkevorkian Exhibition Opening❦ Derkevorkian vernissage Pleine marge

The Secret Mirror❦ FOURNIER LE MIROIR SECRET + dédicace

The Salaried Wanderer❦ BERAUD HENRI LE FLANEUR SALARIE

Coming-of-age novel with vivid illustrations❦ DICKENS Charles David Copperfield

Rediscovered Verses and Early Sonnets❦ BAUDELAIRE CHARLES VERS RETROUVES (JUVENILIA – SONNETS) – MANOEL 1929

English Interior Design and Furniture 1660-1800❦ DECOR INTERIEUR ET MEUBLES DE LA MAISON ANGLAISE. 1660-1800.

Aisne Department Geography & Map❦ Aisne carte Adolphe Joanne*** Géographie du département 02

Travel guide to Tours❦ TOURS – Guide joanne

Steam-powered road locomotives and pavement breaking❦ Locomotives routière notice sur le défoncements à la vapeur 1895

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