How do you authenticate an antiquarian book before purchase?

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.

Do you ship to the United States? Will I pay import duties?

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%).

What payment methods do you accept from international buyers?

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).

What is your return policy?

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.

How can I verify a first edition?

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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PAULHAN Le Guerrier appliqué + Envoi

érotique LOUYS LYDIS Romans et nouvelles chanson de Bilitis La femme et le pant

HORNBILL AND DRAGON. Kalimantan, Sarawak, Sabah, Brunei Jakarta

VERNE Un capitaine de quinze ans HETZEL

GERALDY Toi et Moi. 1918 + lettre de l’auteur

Tatler The Tatler Richard Steele

MANUEL DU CHANDELIER DU CIRIER ET DU FABRICANT DE CIRE A CACHETER 1836

érotique Traité de kinésithérapie gynécologique (massage et gymnastique) 1897

BOSSUET Traité de la communion sous les deux espèces 1682

Historiettes de Tallemant des Réaux 1865

Séez Recherches historiques sur la ville, les évêques et le diocèse de Séez

CONCILE DE TRENTE HERVET Le Sainct, sacré, universel et général 1566

Heredia Les Trophées + dédicace + reliure

Maeterlinck La Mort + dédicace + ..

REBATET Les deux étendards, roman NRF + envoi

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