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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Confectionery Techniques and Equipment❦ confiserie ch. Martel Salle de turbines à dragées

Foundational guide to Egyptian archaeological study❦ Egypt G. Maspero Manual of Egyptian Archeology 1889

Algerian Customs and Traditions❦ Algérie GENERAL DAUMAS Moeurs et Coutumes de l’Algérie. Telle, Kabylie, Sahara

Mr Tringle - Illustrated Children's Tale❦ CHAMPFLEURY. Mr Tringle par Champfleury illustré par Léonce Petit 1868

From Indochina to Algeria: French Army's Ordeal❦ indo BOYER DE LATOUR De l’Indochine a l’Algérie. Le martyre de l’armée française

BOSCO Pierre, 16 x 12 cm., ballerina GOUACHE❦ BOSCO Pierre 16 x 12 cm., ballerine GOUACHE

Onassis & Niarcos: Silver print photograph❦ Onassis & Niarcos photo argentique 24 x 14,5 cm.

Epic poem on Henry IV of France❦ Voltaire La Henriade 1806

Professional typography and composition course❦ Typographie composition 1945

Satan l'obscur - Original Edition with Dulac Portrait❦ curiosa BOSSCHÈRE Jean de Satan l’obscur

Historic Ironwork❦ FERRONNERIE ANCIENNE

Calder's Gouache Works❦ Calder Gouaches

Ancient Egyptian Art History and Iconography❦ EGYPTE art de l’ancienne Egypte, Mazenod

Children's Stories from the Colonies❦ Chancel Les enfants aux colonies : Lulu au Maroc

Short stories with author's inscription❦ Avril à ma porte 1997 + dédicace

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