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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First Appearance of Luce Anna❦ AMY Luce Anna, premier visage. Roman

Typed and signed letter by EDOUARD BONNEFOUS❦ EDOUARD BONNEFOUS lettre tapuscrite & signée

Original Engravings in the 19th Century❦ Gravure originale au XIXe siècle.

A girl's story beneath a mosquito net❦ LANGE Monique Une petite fille sous une moustiquaire + dédicace

A historical overview of a Parisian monument❦ L’ hotel de la Marine , le monument et l’ histoire 1924

Objects from Our Countryside❦ campagne Les objets de nos campagnes

Study of Human Development❦ Antonin Ripault De La Formation En General Et En Particulier De Celle De L’homme

Romain Rolland's plays❦ Rolland Romain Le 14 Juillet, Action Populaire Cahiers De La Quinzaine

Rare edition from 1864❦ Madame la duchesse de Parme 1864

Mysteries of Archaeology Explored❦ Archeologie mystérieuse. Voyage à travers les découvertes…

Insights into police precinct life❦ police RAYNAUD, Ernest La vie intime des commissariats. 1926

Rare leather-bound edition❦ Berquin. Le Petit Grandisson 1835

Life and Works of Monseigneur de Ségur❦ VEUILLAC Monseigneur de Ségur, sa vie, ses oeuvres

The Impact of Subliminal Messages❦ Rock n’Roll – Viol de la Conscience par les Messages Subliminaux

Road Map of Southeast Paris❦ Carte Routiere No. 7: Environs de Paris Section Sud Est. Taride

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