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).

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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Our Antiquarian Books Catalog

Drama reflecting on Saul's life❦ LAMARTINE (Alphonse de) Saül. Tragédie 1918

Homage to Reynold Arnould (1919-1980)❦ ARNOULD Reynold HOMMAGE À REYNOLD ARNOULD, 1919-1980

The Phantom - Limited Edition❦ BOURGET, Paul LE FANTÔME Librairie Plon / hollande

Poem in three parts❦ Delille La conversation, poème en trois chants 1822

Annual workshop almanac for 1902❦ Almanach de l’Atelier pour l’année 1902 Victor Rétaux

Arabic and Turkish Modernities❦ modernités arabes et turque: maîtres et ingénieurs

The Turmoil of a King❦ LA PASSION D’UN ROI : CHARLES VI. LE FOL ( 1368-1422 ).

History of the Capuchin Minor Brothers❦ Les Frères-Mineurs Capucins en France, histoire de la province de Paris

Madame Swetchine: Life and Works (1865)❦ MADAME SWETCHINE, SA VIE ET SES OEUVRES, 1865

Exploration of aquarium life❦ Aquarium Vie la de l’aquarium 1975

Cruel Zealand - Erotic Novel❦ Cruelle Zélande Jean-Jacques Pauvert

Nighttime at the Louvre❦ Louvre AU LOUVRE LA NUIT 1952

Original Novel Set in Cévennes❦ Fabre, Ferdinand Taillevent 1895

Collection of Interesting Pieces 1885❦ REVUE RETROSPECTIVE 1885 RECUEIL DE PIECES INTERESSANTES ET DE CITATIONS CURIEUS

Debauchery and intrigue in the court❦ HOUSSAYE, Arsène. Les courtisanes du Monde. I, La Messaline blonde 1870

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