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).

Question 4

What is your return policy?

Accepted Answer

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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Daudet The voyage of Shakespeare. Historical and adventure novel❦ DAUDET Le voyage de Shakespeare. Roman d’Histoire et d’Aventures

le parfum des îles Borromées sur vélin (nte du Marais)❦ le parfum des iles borromées sur vélin nté du marais

Histoire Naturelle by Caustier, 1906❦ Caustier HISTOIRE NATURELLE 1906

Stomach and Intestinal Hygiene❦ Hygiène de l’estomac et des intestins

The Children of Poto-Poto 1867❦ Les enfants de Poto-Poto 1867

Théâtres de Paris 1948

FOTO PHOTO Optical Guide for Photographers 56 figures in the text. 1909❦ FOTO PHOTO Optisches Hilfsbuch für Photographierende 56 Figuren im Text. 1909

Escorneboeuf À propos d'une statue de Jupiter récemment découverte Gers❦ Escorneboeuf A propos d’une statue de Jupiter récemment découverte GERS

Répertoire général des œuvres d'André Hallays 1859–1930❦ Répertoire général des oeuvres de André Hallays 1859-1930

Esotericism Le grand Nostradamus May 1934 monthly no. 1❦ ésotérie Le grand Nostradamus mai 1934 mensuelle n°1

Robida Paris from Century to Century❦ Robida Paris de Siècle en siècle

HAUTS-DE-SEINE 1974

Matapan The Battle of Matapan❦ Matapan LA BATAILLE DE MATAPAN

Berquin. The Petit Grandisson 1835❦ Berquin. Le Petit Grandisson 1835

FROMENTIN Dominique 1928

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