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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Julien Langlois, or the Industrious Child, 1830❦ Langlois Julien ou l’enfant industrieux 1830

History of the 41st Chair of the Académie française❦ Histoire du 41e fauteuil de l’Acamédie française

The Life of Wild Animals in Cameroon by Dr. Gromier, 1937❦ la vie des animaux sauvages au cameroun Dr Gromier 1937

Maurice Dekobra Rue des Bouches Peintes 1934

Xavier de Ravignan of the Company of Jesus❦ XAVIER DE RAVIGNAN DE LA COMPAGNIE DE JESUS

Juan Gris. Exhibition Catalogue. Juan Gris 1974❦ GRIS (Juan) Catalogue d’exposition. Juan Gris 1974

KIPLING Rudyard & BALESTIER W. Le Naulahka. 1900.❦ KIPLING Rudyard & BALESTIER W. Le Naulahka. 1900.

Un jeune officier pauvre Pierre Loti EO

Stendhal and the Problems of the Novel❦ Stendhal et les problèmes du roman

Lacretelle, Le Voyage de Grèce & envoi de l'auteur❦ LACRETELLE LE VOYAGE DE GRECE & envoi de l’auteur

Selsis Romain Divagations / preface by Paul Reboux❦ Selsis Romain Divagations/ préface de Paul Reboux

YOURCENAR MARGUERITE L'OEUVRE AU NOIR GALLIMARD EO❦ YOURCENAR MARGUERITE L’OEUVRE AU NOIR GALLIMARD EO

Gilbert Œuvres by Gilbert with a historical notice by Charles Nodier❦ Gilbert Oeuvres de gilbert avec une notice historique par charles Nodier

LARBAUD VALERY. FERMINA MARQUEZ nrf

Rudyard Kipling On the Bridge❦ Rudyard Kipling Sur le pont

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