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

1828 Agricultural Almanac for Gardeners❦ JARDIN bon jardinier. Almanach agricole pour l’année 1828

Grace and Divine Will Explained❦ Boehme Jacob De l’Élection de la Grâce ou de la volonté de Dieu envers les homm

Family memories by a sister❦ RECIT D’UNE SOEUR, SOUVENIRS DE FAMILLE 1873

Pierre Loti’s rare rose-bound miniatures❦ LOTI, Pierre LA BELLE VILLE DE CAMAIEU ROSE mini

Napoleon’s Popular History by Horace RAISSON❦ Napoléon RAISSON Histoire populaire de Napoléon et de la Grande armée 1830

Victor Hugo’s Romantic Poetry Collection❦ Hugo, Victor ODES ET BALLADES – LES FEUILLES D’AUTOMNE 1858

Picasso: The End of the Line❦ Picasso, voyage au bout du tracé Galerie Boulakia

1915 Railway Station Postcard Series❦ Chevillon hôtel de la gare Poilu 1915

Paris Atlas: Urban Landscape Evolution❦ PARIS Atlas de Paris : Evolution d’un paysage urbain

Early aviation in Creuse❦ BOUSSAC souvenir des premières journées d’aviation dans la creuse 23

1930s Marine & Drafting Precision Instruments Catalog❦ Instruments de précision de marine et de dessin. CATALOGUE FABRICATIONS H. MORIN

Critique of Bacon’s Philosophy by Joseph de Maistre❦ Maistre, Joseph de Examen de la philosophie de Bacon, où l’on traite différentes

WW1 soldier’s postcard from Loiret hospital❦ Saint-Ay LOIRET rue des voisinas Poilu 1915 hopital

Louis Granges Metallurgical Establishments in Agen❦ Agen 47 établissements métallurgiques Louis Granges

1934 Eucharistic Missal with Prayers❦ Missel de l’Eucharistie contenant un choix de prières 1934

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