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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Biography of Saint Francis de Sales❦ Saint-François de Salle LA VIE PARFAITE 1875 maroquin

Liturgical Book from Toulouse 1838❦ paroissien de Toulouse 1838, ferrure et velours

Meditations on the greatness of God❦ âme contemplant les grandeurs de dieu 1802

History of the Petit Seminaire❦ Chapelle Saint-Mesmin Histoire Du Petit Seminaire Chapelle Saint-Mesmin 1913

Analytic Geometry Lessons❦ géométrie CIRODDE LECONS DE GEOMETRIE ANALYTIQUE précédées des éléments 1844

Adventures of Captain Grant's Children❦ VERNE Jules Les enfants du capitaine Grant – Hetzel Bannière

Hergé The Adventures of Tintin: Tintin in the Congo❦ Hergé Les Aventures de Tintin: Tintin au Congo

Ecclesiastical silk standard❦ Théoule arme ecclésiastique fanion soie en broderie à la cannetille

Russian Star Atlas from 1981❦ ATLAS DU CIEL ÉTOILÉ 1981 EN LANGUE RUSSE

Kaiser Jules Hoche: L'Empereur Guillaume II Intime❦ kaiser Jules HOCHE L’EMPEREUR GUILLAUME II INTIME

Famous Artists: François Rude❦ rude BERTRAND ALEXIS LES ARTISTES CELEBRES : FRANCOIS RUDE

Map of Côte d'Or region❦ côte d’Or 21 DIJON- VITTEAUX BEAUNE est & Beaune Ouest 62 x 84 cm carte entoilée

Citroën Light Trucks 1948-1961❦ citroën camionnettes 850 k – 1200 k 1500 k traction avant modèle 1948-1961

African Art Survey❦ afrique DUERDEN DENNIS African art

Berber customary law in Morocco❦ berbère CONTRIBUTION A L’ÉTUDE DU DROIT COUTUMIER BERBERE MAROCAin

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