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

Roger Peyrefitte’s controversial novel with author’s inscription❦ PEYREFITTE (Roger). Jeunes proies + dédicace

Paris City Hall: Historical evolution to 1871❦ PARIS Hotel de ville de Paris depuis les origines jusqu’en 1871

Villefranche-sur-Mer Square❦ Villefranche sur mer la place

Dramatic Masterpieces by Houdard de La Motte❦ Chefs-d’Oeuvres dramatiques de Houdard de La Motte 1791

Victor Hugo’s maritime epic with woodcut illustrations❦ HUGO Les Travailleurs de la mer ill-de HUGO / Méaulle

1675 Roman Breviary post-Trent Council❦ Bréviaire romain 1675 suivant la réformation du saint Concile de Trente

Porquerolles Tennis Guide❦ Porquerolles le tennis

Delphine Gay and her literary circle❦ GAY (Delphine)]. SECHE (Léon) Madame de Girardin… + dédicace

Anarchist Response to a Believer's Words❦ anarchiste REPONSE AUX PAROLES D’UNE CROYANTE 1922

Henri Beraldi’s illustrated modern books collection❦ BERALDI Bibliothèque Henri Beraldi 1935

KIRCHNER Raphael Kirchner La Joueuse Papillons et Serpent Art Nouveau

Vigne d'Oléron: 17th-century pruning techniques❦ VIGNE ile d’Oleron charente inf- la taille de la vigne 17

Hieroglyphic Monad 1975❦ monade hiéroglyphique 1975

Café de la Liberté in Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Grave❦ Saint-Nicolas lot-et-garonne café de la liberté

Homer’s legacy through ancient art illustrations❦ Homère ENGELMANN (R.) L’OEUVRE D’HOMERE ILLUSTREE PAR L’ART DES ANCIENS 1891

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