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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Symbolist novel of Bruges' melancholic soul❦ Rodenbach Bruges-la-morte SYMBOLISME

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Bilitis' Songs by Pierre Louÿs❦ érotique LOUYS PIERRE LES CHANSONS DE BILITIS

Racine’s Complete Works in 1817 Didot Edition❦ RACINE (Jean) Oeuvres de Jean Racine Didot-1817 mini

Post-war literary reflections with author's dedication❦ MASSIS (Henri) Dix ans après. Réflexions sur la littérature d’après + dédicace

Love Lessons in a Park: Rare Illustrated Edition❦ BOYLESVE René La Leçon d’Amour dans un parc & la nouvelle… ill-Bécat

Art Nouveau Muse: Raphaël Kirchner❦ art nouveau muse Raphaël KIRCHNER

Jacob Böhme’s Mirror of Temporal Signatures❦ Boehme (Jacob) De Signatura Rerum (De la Signature des Choses). Miroir temporel

Military Topography Manual 1939-40❦ topographie Précis de topographie Armée 1939

Collection of essays and photographs❦ Mademoiselle 1 + 1 Marcel Veronese Camargue 1968

Press and Spanish Civil War at the Franco-Spanish border❦ presse frontière l’Indépendant Pyrénées-Orientales et la guerre civile espagnol

African & Oceanic Art Prints by Breton❦ Rolland arts anciens d’afrique André Breton

Sully Prudhomme’s Sonnet to Alfred de Vigny (1898)❦ PRUDHOMME (Sully) à Alfred de Vigny Sonnet 1898

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