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).

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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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PICASSO 1900–1906: Catalogue raisonné of the Painted Works❦ PICASSO 1900-1906: catalogue raisonné de l’oeuvre peint

Erasmus of Rotterdam's Colloquia familiaria 1646 MINI❦ Erasme Erasmi roterodami colloquia familiaria 1646 MINI

Brevet Commandeur de l'Ordre du Ouissam Alaouite Chérifien 1937❦ Brevet commandeur de l’Ordre du Ouissam Alaouite Chérifien 1937

BERTALL La vie hors de chez soi (Comédie de notre temps): L'Hiver, Le Printemps❦ BERTALL La vie hors de chez soi (Comédie de notre temps) L’Hiver ,Le Printemps..

metal CLOUZOT ARTS DU METAL. Precious metals - Bronze and Copper, iron..❦ métal CLOUZOT ARTS DU METAL. Métaux précieux – le Bronze et le Cuivre, le fer..

HUYSMANS Joris-Karl. Marthe: Histoire d'une fille. Illustrations by Bernard Naudin / Japan❦ HUYSMANS MARTHE. Histoire d’une fille. Dessins de Bernard Naudin / Japon

RUSSIA GUIDE THROUGH THE SOVIET UNION 1928❦ RUSSIE GUIDE A TRAVERS L’UNION SOVIETIQUE 1928

Paul LEROY-BEAULIEU Lettre

Marmontel La Pharsale de Lucain 1766

Dali Les vins de gala du divin Draeger

Bernardin, Études de la nature, 1787 + Vœux d’un solitaire❦ Bernardin études de la nature1787 + voeux d’un solitaire

Toulouse Roschach Ville de Toulouse Inventory of Municipal Archives❦ Toulouse Roschach ville de Toulouse inventaire des archives communales..

Swiss Costumes❦ Suisse Costumes suisses

Pierre Brossolette autographed signed card❦ Pierre Brossolette carte autographes signée

Lettrine on parchment 137 x 150 mm.❦ Lettrine sur parchemin 137 x 150 mm.

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