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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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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STEINBECK Rombaldi raisins de la colère, grande vallée, souris et des hommes

naval MARGUET Astronomy Course of the Naval School 1926❦ naval MARGUET Cours d’astronomie de l’école navale 1926

Russia David Ker O'er Tartar Deserts or English And Russian In Central Asia 1898❦ russie David Ker O’er Tartar Deserts or English And Russian In Central Asia 1898

VERNE Jules CINQ SEMAINES EN BALLON - VOYAGE DE DECOUVERTES EN AFRIQUE PAR TROIS❦ VERNE Jules CINQ SEMAINES EN BALLON – VOYAGE DE DECOUVERTES EN AFRIQUE PAR TROIS

Colombie anglaise EXTREME FAR WEST AVENTURES D'UN EMIGRANT DANS LA COLOMBIE 1874❦ colombie anglaise EXTREME FAR WEST AVENTURES D UN EMIGRANT DANS LA COLOMBIE 1874

Gascogne SALLES Isidore, POÉSIES GASCONNES, DÉCHIS GASCOUNS, GASCOUGNE ET INÉDITS❦ gascogne SALLES ISIDORE POESIES GASCONNES DECHIS GASCOUNS GASCOUGNE ET INEDITS.

kessel Joseph KESSEL Marchés d'esclaves 1935❦ kessel Joseph KESSEL Marchés d’esclaves 1935

Deharme (Lise). Notebook of a curious person + dedication❦ Deharme (Lise). Cahier de curieuse personne + dédicace

Contes Beaux Contes Collection Nos Loisirs

New Zealand Early Sketches and Charts of Banks Peninsula 1770–1850❦ New Zeeland EARLY SKETCHES AND CHARTS OF BANKS PENINSULA 1770-1850

Bolivia in the First Centenary of its Independence 1825 BOLIVIE❦ Bolivia en el primer centenario de su independencia 1925 BOLIVIE

COURTELINE (Georges) Oeuvres complètes illustrées HEMARD

Cottreau Tenues des troupes de France à toutes les époques 1904

CLAUDEL (Paul) Le pain dur. Drama in three acts 1918 + envoi❦ CLAUDEL (Paul) Le pain dur. Drame en trois actes 1918 + envoi

Satire Le Tintamarre, French satirical weekly 1883❦ Satire Le Tintamarre hebdomadaire satirique français 1883

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