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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Our Antiquarian Books Catalog

Muslim Berbery and the Orient in the Middle Ages❦ berbère Berbérie musulmane et l’Orient au Moyen Âge

The Bicycle Encyclopedia❦ vélo Durry (Jean) L’Encycle opédie CYCLE oPédie

Practical Method of Standard Arabic❦ arabe SOUALAH (Mohammed) Méthode pratique d’arabe régulier à l’usage de tous les

Elementary Arabic Coursebook❦ arabe Machuel Première Année D’Arabe À L’Usage Des Classes Élémentaire 1903

Portraits and trades of Occitania circa 1900❦ pays d’Oc ARMENGAUD Portraits et petits metiers du pays d’Oc

Venerable Jeanne de Lestonnac, Foundress of Notre-Dame Order❦ ordre de Notre-Dame Vénérable Jeanne de Lestonnac, Bonne de Montferrant-Landiras

Radiopolis - A Futuristic Vision❦ Hanstein Otfrid Radiopolis 1933

The Art of VASARELY's Planetary Folklore❦ VASARELY Folklore Planétaire. Farbwelt 1973

Paratroopers of D-Day 1944❦ paras du jour j 44 Mabire Jean Les paras du jour j

Illustrated French History for Young Readers❦ Courcier petite histoire de France illustrée

Complete Parish Prayer Book for Lyon Diocese❦ Lyon Paroissien complet ou heures a l’usage du diocèse de Lyon 1897

BERNANOS The Imposture + dedication❦ BERNANOS L’imposture + dédicace

Practical Guide to Belgium❦ Belgique GUIDE PRATIQUE CONTY BELGIQUE, Guide

Rhine Borders: Practical Guide 1900❦ rhin GUIDES CONTY Guides pratiques Conty : Bords du Rhin 1900

Adventures and Misfortunes of Jean-Paul Choppart❦ DESNOYERS LOUIS LES MESAVENTURES DE JEAN-PAUL CHOPPART 1873

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