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%).

Question 3

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).

Question 4

What is your return policy?

Accepted Answer

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

Morning Awakening - Limited Edition❦ Montherlant La Relève du Matin. ex sur pur fil

Worker issues in the USA❦ Le Problème ouvrier aux Etats – Unis 1927

Illustrating the Era❦ TOUCHAGUES En dessinant l’époque 1954

Poems and Songs from the Great War❦ Des chansons Des vers – La grande guerre Le Bruyant

A personal dedication from the author❦ DERENNES CHARLES. Mon gosse… + envoi

The German Empire in the Middle Ages❦ l’empire allemand au Moyen Âge 1951 Calmette

Ceylon's Enchantment with the British❦ Croisset Francis La féerie cingalaise. Ceylan avec les Anglais. demi-maroquin

Protecting orchards and gardens❦ Comment défendre nos vergers et nos jardins contre leurs ennemis

Art Edition on Jade Flute❦ TOUSSAINT LA FLUTE DE JADE Piazza

Conflict and Power Dynamics (1801-1829)❦ Napoléon CONTRE PIE VII ET BONAPARTE, LE BLANCHARDISME, 1801-1829

Limited edition on fine paper❦ Pierre Ladoue les attardées ex sur Hollande nté

First Communion Guide❦ La Première Communion. Règlement de vie pour la Persévérance

Travel guide to Gérardmer and surroundings❦ Guides Diamant – Gérardmer – La Schlucht – Le Honneck

Beautiful folding map of Ajaccio❦ Ajaccio, hachette, 1893, 57 x 56 cm

Light and shadow: a narrative study❦ DAUDET La flamme et l’ombre

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