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).

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What is your return policy?

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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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Practical hygiene and health principles❦ santé Notions d’hygiène pratique 1844

Elements of Medicine, Original 1805 Edition❦ Médecine Elémens de Médecine, de J. Brown Fouquier 1805

Belfort and its territory: twenty centuries and 103 days❦ BELFORT et son territoire 20 SIÈCLES ET 103 jours d’histoire

Schwob’s satirical chronicles of Parisian life❦ SCHWOB Marcel /LOYSON-BRIDET Moeurs des diurnales EO

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Practical Agriculture Journal 1874❦ Journal d’agriculture pratique 1874

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Tales of Provincial Life and Philosophy❦ FRANCE Crainquebille. Putois, Riquet et les pensées de Riquet BIBLIOLATRE

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Illustrated Fairy Tales by Andersen❦ ANDERSEN CONTES D’ANDERSEN illustres par A. PECOUD

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Paris Bus History 1905-1991❦ Autobus parisien 1905-1991

Alexander the Great: A God's Novel❦ Druon Maurice Alexandre Le Grand ou le roman d’un dieu

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