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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Our Antiquarian Books Catalog

Ismene and Ismenias: A Classic Romance of 1783❦ CAZIN Les amours d’Ismene et d’Isménias 1783

The Watteau of Lille: Louis and François Watteau❦ Watteau de Lille Louis Watteau ( 1731-1798 ). François Watteau (1758-1823)

Volney’s Selected Works in Miniature Binding❦ VOLNEY oeuvres choisies 1827

Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives Abbey Church (1145-1867)❦ Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives l’église de l’abbaye (14) 1867

Medieval and Renaissance Customs and Costumes 1878❦ Moeurs, usages et costumes au Moyen Age et à l’époque de la Renaissance 1878

Clochers: A Visual Homage to French Belfries❦ Clocher CIEL ET SES CLOCHERS-Envoi Daniel Jacomet 1954

DS 21 Citroën 1966 Workshop Manual❦ DS 21 CITROEN 1966 RTA

Cajun Country by Ben Earl Looney❦ Louisiane Cajun Country Looney

Proudhon on Property: A Radical 19th-Century Debate❦ Proudhon Qu’est-ce que la propriété? 1873

Pyrenees guidebook by Joanne, 1873❦ Joanne Pyrénées 1873

French Dictionary for Christian Schools❦ Dictionnaire de la langue Française à l’usage des écoles Chrétiennes

Judicial Eloquence Lessons and Models, 1838❦ BERRYER Leçons et modèles d’éloquence judiciaire 1838

Little Jacques: A Soldier’s Adopted Child❦ le petit Jacques ou l’enfant adoptif d’un vieux soldat 1836

Berlioz and Romantic Europe❦ BERLIOZ ET L’EUROPE ROMANTIQUE

The Great Roundup❦ Vautel Clément & De la Fouchardière Georges La grande rafle

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