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

Ancient Anatolia: Archaeological Studies Volume 4❦ Anatolia Antiqua Eski Anadolu

Scientific journey through nature's luxuries and adornments❦ Promenade scientifique au Pays des Frivolités 1906

Complete Works of P. L. Courier in Three Volumes❦ Courier Librairie des Bibliophiles 1876

Women in Literature: A 1931 Study❦ Femme la littérature féminine 1931

Toy Trains Collection Models Auction Catalog❦ Trains Jouets Modèles de collection Petiet

European Prisons: Steel-engraved illustrated edition❦ PRISONS DE L’EUROPE par Alboize & Maquet illustré 1845

Meditations on the Eucharist❦ Bossuet Méditations sur l’eucharistie 70 x 100 mm.

Jack London's Adventures❦ London les aventures de jack London 1927

Paris, Versailles & the Trianons - 40 Artistic Views❦ Paris, Versailles & les trianons 12 x 30 cm. 40 vues artistiques & panoramiques

Honest Folk: A Classic Tale❦ GIRARDIN J. LES BRAVES GENS

Young Parisian's Adventures Across Oceania❦ BOUSSENARD Aventures d’un gamin de Paris à travers l’Océanil lus- Férat

Beautiful signed letter❦ Michel Debré lettre

Photography and Literature in Russia❦ Arthur Miller In Russia 1969

Exploring Earth Architecture❦ Architectures de terre: Atouts et enjeux d’un matériau de construction méconnu

Original edition with author dedication❦ HENRIOT (Émile). La Flamme et les cendres + dédicace

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