Question 1

How do you authenticate an antiquarian book before purchase?

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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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Study of Meteorology and Natural Events❦ HISTOIRE DES MÉTÉORES et des grands phénomènes de la nature 1883

Autographed Manuscript Map & Letter❦ JEAN de FORVIL carte autographe manuscrite & signée

Beautiful handwritten letter❦ La Force lettre autographe

Autograph Manuscript Letter❦ Alfred Berl lettre autographe manuscrite

Motorcycle Technical Review 1952-1957❦ MOTO Revue Technique Motocycliste 1952 …1957

Porto-Riche handwritten autograph letter❦ Porto Riche belle lettre autographe manuscrite

Revolutionary Millennialist Movements❦ Fanatiques de l’Apocalypse – Courant millénaristes révolutionnaires …

Elegant New Year's Letter with Ornamental Margins❦ Lettre jolie lettre richement ouvragée en marge 1902 Cadours Nouvel An

Autographed Letter to Poet Fernand Gregh❦ Baudrillart lettre autographe

Beautiful handwritten letter❦ Michel ROBIDA belle lettre autographe manuscrite

Three Autographed Letters❦ Gabriel & Adrienne de LAUTREC 3 billets autographes manuscrits & signés

Autographed letter signed by Robert Debré❦ Robert Debré lettre autographe signée

Autographed Manuscript Letter by Vladimir d'Ormesson❦ Vladimir d’Ormesson carte autographe manuscrite & signée

Autographed Letter to Poet Fernand Gregh❦ Jean Cassou lettre autographe

India's Diplomatic Mission to Europe❦ Inde Mission de l’Inde en Europe

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