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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1944 War Office Desk Agenda❦ 1944 Guerre agenda de bureau pour 1944

The Art of Gesture in Boucher and Fragonard❦ L’Apothéose du geste – L’esquisse peinte au siècle de Boucher et Fragonard

Historical Insight on Catharism❦ MONTSEGUR MIREPOIX LEVIS (DUC de), 1924 CATHARE

Rural Art in Auvergne❦ Auvergne L’ART RUSTIQUE EN FRANCE 1933

Life and Legacy of Saint Francis of Assisi❦ Boutet de MONVEL Maurice SAINT FRANÇOIS D’ASSISE

On Marriage - Political Essay❦ BLUM léon DU MARIAGE + Ex-Dono

Nicolas Ledoux: Visionary Architect❦ Nicolas Ledoux Architecte

Guide to Christian Etiquette❦ savoir vivre les règles de la bienséance et de la civilité chrétienne 1827

Collected Poetic Works of J.B. Rousseau - Volume 2❦ Rousseau Oeuvres poétique de J.B.Rousseau 1824 2/2

Egypt: The Egyptian Expedition 1890❦ Egypte L’EXPEDITION D’EGYPTE 1890

Japanese printmaking master❦ HOKUSAI UN MAITRE DE L ESTAMPE JAPONAISE

Portraits and Memories - Winter Edition❦ Régnier Portraits et souvenirs…1913

The Begum's Five Hundred Million❦ Verne Les Cinq cents millions de la Bégum Acanthes HETZEL

Marshal of France: Life and Legacy❦ LYAUTEY Maréchal de France 1854-1934

Precise sewing techniques and methods❦ Couture Précis de couture

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