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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Plaster medal 45 mm❦ Médaille en plâtre 45 mm

Illustrated guide to camping❦ Camping par Ballereau ilustre de 90 figures et 8 pages hors texte 1949

Confession of a Child from the Siege❦ CORDAY Confession d’un enfant du siège 1897

Exploring Ultra-Violet Light❦ ultra-violet, la lumière solaire et artificielle, Aimard (J.) et Dausset

Art and Atmospheres in 1936❦ HERON DE VILLEFOSSE RENE AMBIANCES 1936

Guide for Peugeot 204 operation❦ Notice d’emploi de la Peugeot 204 – conduite, entretien 1965

Correspondence of Notable French Women❦ Lettres de Mmes de Villars, de La Fayette, de Tencin 1806

A Novel of Friendship❦ TOULET Mon amie Nane 1930

Furniture from Picardy❦ picardie MANNONI, Edith Mobilier picard & artésien 1995

Discussion on Papal Monarchy❦ Pape Monarchie pontificale a propos du livre de Mseigneur l’évèque de Sura 1870

A Short Story by Wells❦ WELLS H.G. A fin de course

Selected Works of Piron❦ CAZIN OEUVRES CHOISIES DE PIRON – 1777

Wagner: The Life of an Artist❦ Wagner Histoire d’un Artiste 1948

Compiegne's Forest Exploration❦ Compiègne en sa forêt

Twelve Revolutionary Days: Epic Poems❦ Barthélemy Douze journées de la révolution. Poemes.

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