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?

Accepted Answer

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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bibel The Book of the Common Prayer finger Prayer Book 29 x 99 mm.

KEMPEN Imitation de Jésus-Christ 59 x 80 mm.

facecieux réveille-matin des esprits mélancholiques, ou Remède préservatif 1679

amusemens des gens d’esprit. A Berlin 1762

Aphorismi confessariorum, ex doctorum sententiis collecti 1612 mini 98 x 54 mm.

mois du Sacré Coeur, de Marie, de Joseph miniature 80 x 50 mm. mini

biblia miniature 39 x 31 x 8 mm. mini bibel miniature bible

coran koran miniature 21 x 15 x 9 mm. mini coran miniature

Steinlen Voltaire Jeannot & Colin 1895. miniature 33 x 39 mm. mini

curiosa CAZIN Confession Générale du Chevalier de Wilfort 1772

bibel The Book of the Common Prayer finger Prayer Book 28 x 90 mm.

maori A. E. Brougham Reeds Lilliput Maori Proverbs 36 x 48 mm.

AULNOY. Fortunée. Illustrations de F. Régamey miniature 33 x 39 mm. 1896 mini

cuisine Handbook of Practical Cookery by Matilda Lees Dods 1905 48 x 57 mm. mini

gutemberg Shuckburgh Miniaturbuch Die Gutenberg-Bibel 85 x 55 mm.

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