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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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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A charming novel by Bazin❦ Bazin Stéphanette

Practical Guide to Women's Hygiene❦ Médecine MA DOCTORESSE GUIDE PRATIQUE D’HYGIENE ET DE MEDECINE DE LA FEMME 1937

Exploration of Golden Burma❦ Birmanie La terre d’or voyage en Birmanie

Railway Questions and Commercial Studies❦ train QUESTIONS DE CHEMIN DE FER, ETUDES COMMERCIALES 1921

French Cabinetmakers of the 18th Century❦ ébénistes du XVIIIe siècle français Connaissance des arts

New Stories from the Hills❦ KIPLING RUDYARD NOUVEAUX CONTES DES COLLINES

Exploration of pedestrian rights❦ permis de piétonner – c’est à devenir fou

A glimpse into Vendée's marshlands❦ Vendée la vendée maraichine – Sous le parapluie

Variation on a storytelling style❦ Queneau Raymond Exercices de style. Gallimard 1979

Original work with author's dedication❦ DATHEIL (Raymond) NOUVELLES SIGNATURES. avec envoi de l’auteur

Critical edition of Rousseau's reflections❦ ROUSSEAU Jean-Jacques; John S. Spink Les Reveries du Promeneur Solitaire

A rare romantic theatrical work❦ Laurette et Zanetto ou la princesse professeur d’amour

New Insights into Marie-Louise's Marriages❦ LES MARIS DE MARIE-LOUISE – D’aprés des documents nouveaux

Andrieu Plaster Medal 40mm❦ Médaille en plâtre Andrieu 40 mm.

Founder of the Company of Saint Ursula❦ Anne De Xainctonge – Fondatrice De La Compagnie De Sainte Ursule 1567 – 1621+…

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