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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Yves-Gérard Le Dantec belle lettre autographe manuscrite & signée

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PROUST Reynaldo Hahn lettre signée

Pierre Benoit lettre manuscrite autographe & signée

PROUST Reynaldo Hahn Lettre autographe signée

Henri Massis carte autographe manuscrite

Halevy Lettre autographe au poète Fernand Gregh

Mme Jules Romain lettre autographe manuscrite & signée

Michel Debré lettre

MISSISSIPPI ‘Héritage Français dans la Vallée du Mississippi

CODE nouveau code de la route, automobiles, motocyclettes, poids lourds… 1947

Pierre MENDES-FRANCE lettre tapuscrite signée

Ludovic Halévy belle lettre autographe manuscrite

Henri BORDEAUX belle lettre autographe

Maurice Bedel lettre autographe manuscrite

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