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.

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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

Beasts and Birds: A Nature Book for Boys and Girls 1910

DATHEIL Raymond. Signatures of Space❦ DATHEIL Raymond. Signatures de l’espace

PRON PSYCHE cahiers du portique 1925

D. Levi, Mnemosyne Classique ou Nouvelle Couronne Littéraire 1829❦ D.LEVI MNEMOSYNE CLASSIQUE OU NOUVELLE COURONNE LITTERAire 1829

Basket of Flowers for the Madonna 1869❦ Corbeille de fleurs pour la Madone 1869

FORMONT MAXIME L'Audace LEMERRE❦ FORMONT MAXIME L’Audace LEMERRE

Hugo Victor, Le Dernier Jour d'un condamné – Claude Gueux 15 x 10 cm.❦ HUGO VICTOR LE DERNIER JOUR D’UN CONDAMNE – CLAUDE GUEUX 15 x 10 cm.

BLISMON L'Ami de la Famille, couplets pour fêtes nationales bib. des chanteurs❦ BLISMON L’Ami de la Famille, couplets pour fêtes nationales bib. des chanteurs

Miniature book by Charles Dickens, The Cricket on the Hearth (1904)❦ minuscule Dickens,Charles The Cricket on the Hearth 1904 Miniature Book

Tharaud La Rose de Sâron 1927, edition originale on pure laid paper❦ Tharaud La rose de Sâron 1927 EO sur pur fil

GREEN (Julien) The Other 1971❦ GREEN (Julien) L’Autre 1971

Gillet Galerie de France 1961

The Perseverance, or The Young Girl Under the Guidance of Marie❦ LA PERSEVERANCE OU LA JEUNE FILLE SOUS LA CONSUITE DE MARIE

Occult documents for the history of the Fareinists THE ILLUMINATED OF FAREINS❦ Occulte documents pour l’histoire des Fareinistes LES ILLUMINES DE FAREINS

Bible Lilies Scripture Selections for Morning & Evening MINUSCULE❦ Bible Lilies Scripture Selections for Morning & Evening MINUSCULE

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