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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Our Antiquarian Books Catalog

Goya: Life and Artistic Legacy❦ GOYA par Gudiol

Lyrical poetry collection with romantic ballads❦ Hugo (Victor), Odes et ballades 1843

A Treatise on Denunciation and Civic Virtue❦ Traité de la délation 1947

Light and Birds: A Nordic Ornithological Study❦ Oiseaux LUMIÈRE ET LES OISEAUX

Abridged Dictionary of Fables, Poets, Paintings and Statues❦ CHOMPRE Dictionnaire abrégé de la fable, des poètes, des tableaux et .. 1833

Administrative Directory of Calvados Department 1888❦ calvados Annuaire administratif du département du Calvados 1888

Doctor's Poems and Sonnets❦ DOCTEUR CAMUSET. Poèmes et Sonnets du Docteur. Illustrés par J.Touchet

Montcalm and French Canada - Historical Account❦ Canada MONTCALM ET LE CANADA FRANCAIS 1891

Masters of Music: From Bach to Debussy❦ MUSIQUE grands Musiciens

Cromwell: Protectorate and Stuart Restoration❦ Cromwell Histoire du protectorat de Richard CROMWELL et du rétablissement 1856

Advanced Military Preparation in Artillery❦ Artillerie préparation militaire supérieure

In Praise of Curiosity❦ HENRIOT Emile Eloge de la Curiosité

Comprehensive Surrealism Dictionary❦ Surréalisme Dictionnaire Général du Surréalisme

Journey to the Land of Wonders❦ VOYAGE AU PAYS DES MERVEILLES

A brother's tribute to his sister❦ Renan Ma soeur Henriette avec illustrations d’Henri Scheffer et Ary Renan

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