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?

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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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Fashion The Monitor of Ladies and Young Ladies. Years 1858❦ Mode Le Moniteur des Dames et des Demoiselles. Années 1858

Correspondence between two writers❦ BRETON (André) – PERET (Benjamin). Correspondance 1920-1959

Autograph letter by Léo Larguier to Fernand Gregh❦ Léo Larguier lettre autographe

Peugeot J7 diesel technical manual❦ Peugeot J7 diesel moteurs INDENOR

Michaud’s Crusades: Vol. 3 (1817)❦ MICHAUD HISTOIRE DES CROISADES 1817 Gendarmerie

André Thirion's surrealist memoir with author's inscription❦ Thirion André Le grand ordinaire – collection “Le désordre” + dédicace

Mysterious Island III: The Secret Revealed❦ VERNE, Jules L’Ile mystérieuse Tome III HETZEL in 18

Early gynecological physiotherapy manual❦ érotique Traité de kinésithérapie gynécologique (massage et gymnastique) 1897

MAUROIS’ Dedicated Reveries❦ MAUROIS Mes songes que voici dédicacé

Tonnay-Charente: Rue Nationale❦ Tonnay charente rue nationale

Benjamin Constant: Master of Literature (1930)❦ BENJAMIN CONSTANT Rieder 1930

Trout Fishing with Devon Fly 1932❦ Pêche de la truite au devon 1932

Surrealism: Masked Faces, Deformed Bodies❦ Surréalisme visages masqués, corps dévisagés COCO FRONSAC Galerie Vallois

Jules Verne’s Earth Exploration❦ Verne La découverte de la Terre. J. Hetzel

Homage to Edouard: Original 1938 Tribute Volume❦ Cher Edouard. P., Les Amis d’Edouard + dédicace

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