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.

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%).

Question 3

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?

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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ARNOUX ALEXANDRE. LES GENTILSHOMMES DE CEINTURE. on vellum❦ ARNOUX ALEXANDRE. LES GENTILSHOMMES DE CEINTURE. sur vélin

Etrennes du Vaudeville❦ étrennes du Vaudeville

Heures mignonnes à l'usage universel 1809 miniature 50 x 65 mm❦ heures mignonnes à l’usage universel 1809 miniature 50 x 65 mm.

Life in the Netherlands in the 17th Century. Paintings, Drawings, Prints, Silverware...❦ Vie en Hollande au XVII siècle. Tableaux, dessins, estampes, argenterie…

The Illustrated Grisons Highlands c. 1900❦ L’Oberland Grison illustré vers 1900

Jerusalem Delivered 1818❦ Jérusalem délivrée 1818

Goya La Tauromachie, followed by Les Taureaux de Bordeaux❦ Goya La Tauromachie Suivi de Les Taureaux de Bordeaux

Plaster medal 55 mm❦ Médaille en plâtre 55 mm.

The Little Goatherd of Cantal, or the Early Years of a Great Man❦ Petit chevrier du Cantal, ou les Premières années d’un grand homme

Henri IV Oeuvres de Henri IV : Lettres et Harangues

Paroissien des petites Demoiselles, 35 x 50 mm❦ paroissien des petites Demoiselles 35 x 50 mm.

tiny calendar, 1907, full morocco binding, 59 x 33 mm❦ minuscule calendrier.. 1907, reliure maroquin, 59 x 33 mm.

miniature calendar.. 1953, maroquin binding, 50 × 36 mm❦ minuscule calendrier.. 1953, reliure maroquin, 50 x 36 mm.

cathedral binding visits to the Holy Sacrament and to the Holy Virgin 1828❦ reliure cathédrale visites au st sacrement et à la ste vierge 1828

Plaster seal medal 42 mm❦ Médaille Sceaux en plâtre 42 mm

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