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%).

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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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Mondrian 1969 Orangerie des Tuileries

Récits et Légendes 1887 Delaporte❦ RECITS ET LEGENDES 1887 Delaporte

NAPOLEON King Jérôme Brother of Napoleon 1784 1860 His Wives His Court His❦ NAPOLEON Le Roi Jérôme Frère de Napoléon 1784 1860 Ses femmes Sa cour Ses

K. Sayabalian, L’homme et le bonheur❦ SAYABALIAN (K.) L’homme et le bonheur

The Feudal Monarchy in France and England, 10th–13th Century❦ La monarchie féodale en France et en Angleterre, Xe-XIIIe siècle

Jean de LA VARENDE Man’d’Arc. Illustrated novel by Cochet❦ Jean de LA VARENDE Man’d’Arc. Roman illustré par Cochet

PERRAULT, Joseph Hemard (drawings by) Tales of Perrault: Puss in Boots, Little Red Riding Hood❦ PERRAULT, JOSEPH HEMARD (DESSINS DE) CONTES DE PERRAULT, LE CHAT BOTTE, LE PETIT

Rudyard Kipling The Light That Failed 1900❦ KIPLING Rudyard La lumière qui s’éteint 1900

Vin CHABLIS

GUILLAUME HANS or Les Songes vécus. Novel.❦ GUILLAUME HANS ou Les Songes vécus. Roman.

THE STUDIO an illustrated magazine of fine art & applied art April 15, 1903❦ THE STUDIO an illustrated magazine of fine art & applied art april. 15 1903

PREVOST, MARCEL Chonchette Lemerre demi-maroquin❦ PREVOST, MARCEL Chonchette Lemerre demi-maroquin

Isle-Adam Cullus the canton of the Isle-Adam❦ Isle-Adam Cullus le canton de l’Isle-Adam

Timon Fire! Fire! – Yes and No 1845❦ TIMON Feu ! Feu ! – oui et non 1845

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