Question 1

How do you authenticate an antiquarian book before purchase?

Accepted Answer

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%).

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What payment methods do you accept from international buyers?

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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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Books, Comics, Magazines|Antique and Collectible Books

Lost in the Jardin des Plantes❦ Perdu au jardin des plantes

134th Infantry Regiment Historical Account❦ régiment historique du cent-trente-quatre d’infanterie

Huysmans' Catholic Pages 1904❦ J.-K. Huysmans Pages catholiques 1904

Marius, Fanny, César by Marcel Pagnol❦ Pagnol Marcel Marius – Fanny – César

repertoire des monnaies monégasques par Jean de MEY + monnaies diverses

Guerard’s 1994 Menu Artistry❦ cuisine GUERARD MICHEL MENU 1994

Classic 1934 French home cooking recipes❦ cuisine La cuisine de Tante Adèle. – Les meilleures recettes de cuisine 1934

Provisional Artillery Manual on Muzzle-Loaded Cannons 1880❦ Artillerie Instruction provisoire sur le Projet de Bouche à feu 1880

King Pausole’s Curious Adventures illustrated by Bécat❦ Curiosa aventures du roi Pausole Bécat sur vélin

Scattered Confessions: Rare Novel❦ curiosa CONFIDENCES EGAREES

The Phantom Airplane by Paul d'Ivoi❦ Paul d’IVOI L’aéroplane fantôme ill-Bombled

Mysterious Mansion: New Lupin Adventures❦ Leblanc Maurice. La demeure mystérieuse

Latin Lessons in Modern Literature and Morals❦ LATIN LECONS LATINES MODERNES DE LITTERATURE ET DE MORALE 1823

Indochina Bank 1962 Shareholders Meeting❦ banque de l’indochine assemblée générale ordinaire des actionnaires 1962

Sugiyama’s 1934 French Mission❦ Japon SUGIYAMA MA MISSION EN FRANCE 1934

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