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%).

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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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PEUGEOT 304 Owner's Manual and Maintenance Guide for the Peugeot 304❦ PEUGEOT 304 Manuel de conduite et entretien de la 304 Peugeot

Kepi-Pompom and the Little Chatelaine❦ JOLINON KEPI-POMPOM OU LA PETITE CHATELAINE.

Béranger’s Complete Works in Two Volumes❦ BERANGER. Oeuvres complètes de P.-J. Béranger 1835

Chronicles of a Rural Village Life❦ Ordan-Larroque : Chroniques de la vie d’un terroir 32

Chokha Early Dynastic Settlement Excavations❦ excavations in chokha an early dynastic settlement

1877 illustrated mountain geography by Dupaigne❦ Montagnes (cartes en couleurs) 1877 Dupaigne

Vichy 1913 Gymnastics Festival Program❦ Vichy fête fédérale de gymnastique 1913 Barthou

Apollinaire’s Monaco in Rare Edition❦ Monaco Apollinaire et Monaco

CORDAY’s Dedicated Novel on Social Hypocrisy❦ Corday, Michel Les Convenus dédicacé

French naval welding manuals 1952-1962❦ Soudure groupe de écoles de marine Toulon

Classic Fairy Tales by Perrault❦ Perrault Charles Contes de Perrault La Belle au Bois Dormant Peau d’Ane

Nikitine’s Vixit: A Poetic Tribute to the 20th Century❦ VIXIT OU LE SIECLE MALADE Nikitine

In Praise of Old Age 1886❦ Eloge de la vieillesse 1886

Aunt Colette’s Enchanted Flute❦ Tante Colette La Flûte enchantée

Moral Maxims from the Teachings of Jesus Christ❦ Christi-ana, ou recueil complet des maximes et pensées morales du Christianisme

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