Question 1

How do you authenticate an antiquarian book before purchase?

Accepted Answer

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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Comprehensive Dictionary of Works❦ DICTIONNAIRE DES OEUVRES DE TOUS LES TEMPS ET DE TOUS LES PAYS

Maurice RAPHAEL's Crime Novel❦ RAPHAEL Maurice Le Festival Avant que ne tombe une autre nuit des longs couteaux

Customs and Smuggling❦ Douane et contrebande 1992

Journey through the Pacific❦ voyages de Bougainville. PACIFIQUE

Baudelaire's Parisian Musings❦ BAUDELAIRE Le spleen de Paris iIl. LONGUET

Alphabetical Dictionary of Proper Names❦ Horace Dictionnaire alphabétique de tous les noms propres.. Horace 1756

Feminine Spirits and Revelers❦ Faunesses et bacchantes + dédicace

Practical Guide for Art Restoration❦ RIS-PAQUOT Guide pratique du Restaurateur-Amateur de Tableaux, 1890

History of Bracquemont Parish❦ Bracquemont Histoire de la paroisse de Bracquemont, depuis les temps les plus

Five Stories of France❦ CINQ HISTOIRES DE FRANCE. UN REVEILLON DANS LA BROUSSE, LES CHERCHEURS D’OR…

True Humanism: Thoughts & Dedication❦ Véritable humanisme. Propos + dédicace

Dictionary of Games Overview❦ Jeux DICTIONNAIRE DES JEUX 1964

Exploration of Chinese Celadon Ceramics❦ Céladon : Grès des musées de la province du Zhejia, Chine

Projects and Architecture Overview❦ Renzo Piano : Projets et achitecture 1984-1986

Exploration of pain's regime❦ Teppe Dictature de la douleur ou Précisions sur le dolorisme 1936

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