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?

Accepted Answer

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?

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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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Exploration of Artificial Paradises❦ Baudelaire charles Les paradis artificiels

Rare art book on lacquer miniatures❦ Miniatures Sur Laque 1980

Charity Event Program❦ French Line Cie Gle Transatlantique

Flemish Art and Its Influence❦ art Flamand et la France 1918

American Billionaire's Journal❦ DEKOBRA L’archange aux pieds fourchus – Journal d’un milliardaire américain

Rare 1879 edition by DROZ❦ DROZ Gustave. Babolain 1879

Original work in excellent condition❦ GEIGER (Raymond). Ténèbres* Lesage 1925 + envoi à Emile Henriot

Chronicle of Rival Brothers❦ THARAUD Jérôme et Jean LA CHRONIQUE DES FRERES ENNEMIS sur Alfa

Volume on French Commissions❦ guerre MERMEIX Au sein des commissions – Millerand, Briand, Galliéni,

Short stories and cultural insights❦ HEARN, Kotto

Predictions to a religious sister❦ Prophétie de Blois avec des éclaircissements 1871

Imperial Court Yearbook of Paris, 1862❦ Annuaire de la cour impériale de Paris et des tribunaux de son ressort 1862

A work by PIEYRE DE MANDIARGUES❦ PIEYRE DE MANDIARGUES MASCARETS NRF blanche

Verlaine’s Fêtes galantes from 1923❦ Verlaine Fêtes galantes 1923

Wooden Crosses: A War Novel❦ DORGELES LES CROIX DE BOIS. ALBIN MICHEL

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