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%).

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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?

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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Our Antiquarian Books Catalog

History Lessons for Youth❦ BEAUMONT (Jeanne-Marie) Traits détachés de l’histoire 1825

Young women in 1821❦ Bouilly jeunes femmes 1821

A study of Oudry's work❦ Oudry 1686 à 1755 Van Oest 1930

Reflections on Egoism❦ Stendhal (1783-1842) Souvenirs d’égotisme 1950

Comprehensive auto guide for 1960❦ Auto guide pour l’auto 1960

Historical study of Chantilly❦ Chantilly. Étude historique (900-1858) 1859

Each man in his night❦ Green Julien Chaque homme dans sa nuit

Montherlant's exploration of virtue❦ MONTHERLANT le démon du bien/ vélin

The Silent Organs: Insights by Yves Frontenac❦ Yves Frontenac les orgues du silence

Napoleon in the Holy Land❦ Napoléon Bonaparte en Terre Sainte

Poems reflecting the sea's vastness❦ SAINT-JOHN PERSE AMERS Gallimard 1960

Architecture as a Literary Space❦ ARCHITECTURE LIEU D’ECRITURE 1989

Poems and Sonnets of Youth❦ BAUDELAIRE CHARLES VERS RETROUVES (JUVENILIA – SONNETS) – MANOEL 1929

A late work of existential theatre❦ BECKETT Samuel FIN DE PARTIE

The Signature of Things❦ Jacob Boehme De la signature des choses

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