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%).

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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Translation of Ovid's Works❦ OVIDE F. de Saintagne Les Fastes d’Ovide 1809

Original letters of crime and adventure❦ crime, ou lettres originales, contenant les aventures de César de Perlenco..

A village scholar's insights❦ Mini MAITRE PIERRE OU LE SAVANT DE VILLAGE 1839

Reprint of Molière's Classic❦ Molière George Dandin, sur vergé nté

Paris Opera Ballets from 1947❦ DANSE VAILLAT Ballets de l’Opéra de Paris 1947

Epic tale of a prince's journey❦ Ben-Hur, le prince de Jérusalem Illustrations d’Auguste Leroux

Rare bibliophile edition❦ Louis Charbonneau Azizé J. Ferenczi et Fils, 1928

Anonymously Revealed Life❦ Erotique Anonyme Ma vie secrète

Handwritten letter by Pierre Benoit❦ Pierre Benoit lettre manuscrite autographe & signée

History of Sweden and the Holy See❦ SUEDE ET LE SAINT SIEGE sous les rois 3/3 1842

Disenchanted Lives❦ LOTI Pierre Les désenchantées

Norman Landmarks and Dialects❦ LEMARIEY Mesnil-Perrey Terre Normande 1965 . Dédicacé

1959 Autographed Letter from the US Embassy❦ Ambassade des états-unis 1959 Lettre autographe

Children of the Tuileries, 1869❦ VICOMTESSE DE PITRAY LES ENFANTS DES TUILERIES 1869

Mercuriales by Albert Buisson❦ Albert Buisson Mercuriales + dédicace

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