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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The Comédie Française of 1937❦ CHAMPION La Comédie Française. Année 1937

Insights into Bismarck's Correspondence❦ LE PRINCE DE BISMARCK, SA CORRESPONDANCE

Art and Literature: Delacroix's Influence❦ delacroix FERNAND VALLON AU LOUVRE AVEC DELACROIX. 1930

A reflection on existential themes❦ MALRAUX Hôtes de passage (le miroir des limbes) NRF blanche

Scenes from a Parisian Salon❦ Stendhal DIVAN Martineau ARMANCE ou quelques scènes d’un salon parisien en 1827

New road code for vehicles❦ CODE nouveau code de la route, automobiles, motocyclettes, poids lourds… 1947

Unique edition for Guild members❦ GREEN, Julien. LEVIATHAN Frontispice de J.-P. REMON

Insights on Bourdelle's Art❦ Bourdelle Le message de Bourdelle

Memoirs from Louis XV's Reign❦ JOURNAL ET MEMOIRES DE MATHIEU MARAIS.. REGNE DE LOUIS XV

Classical Baroque Art in Alsace❦ ALSACE ALSACE BAROQUE CLASSIQUE 1660-1790

Giono's Journey Through Life❦ GIONO LES GRANDS CHEMINS. 1951

Insightful look at military professions❦ LES MILITAIRES 1983

A lavish illustration of precious stones❦ Pierres précieuses 1979

Academy during the Directoire❦ Empire Une Académie sous le Directoire 1885

Reflections on the Past❦ CONSTANTIN WEYER (Maurice) Un homme se penche sur son passé. Lithographies or..

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