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?

Accepted Answer

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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Art Nouveau Cameo Embossed Motif❦ art nouveau deux muses

Colonel’s Transvaal campaign diary❦ VILLEBOIS-MAREUIL (Georges de). Carnet de campagne au Transvaal

Sufism: Divine Intoxication in Islamic Tradition❦ SOUFISME OU L IVRESSE DE DIEU DANS LA TRADITION DE L ISLAM

Bécassine’s Turkish Adventure❦ Bécassine chez les turcs

CUREL's Embroidered Love 1893❦ CUREL François. L’amour brode 1893

Art Nouveau Jewelry Study, 1903❦ art nouveau jeune femme aux bijoux 1903

Gauguin’s Tahitian journal Noa Noa facsimile edition❦ GAUGUIN Paul. ARTUR / FOURCADE / ZING Noa Noa

Josette’s Adventures in 1937❦ Josette s’amuse 1937

Study on Tulsidas' Ramayana sources❦ inde Etude sur les sources et la composition du Ramayana de Tulsi-das

Aurillac, Avenue Gambetta 1907

40mm plaster medal❦ Médaille en plâtre 40 mm.

Gérardmer 1988: Schlucht Pass Railway Views❦ Gérardmer 88 le col de la Schlucht

Convict Escort from Ship to Fortress on Île de Ré❦ BAGNE Ile de Ré St MARTIN, Escorte de Forçats Du Bateau à La Citadelle

Vasset & Urbain Vitry's Chainwork by Le François❦ chaînerie Vasset & Urbain Vitry Le François

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