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

Complete translation of Petronius' Satyricon❦ PETRONE. L’oeuvre de Pétrone. Le Satyricon

North Africa: Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco❦ Afrique du Nord : Algérie – Tunisie – Maroc 1927

Decorative Arts: Wood, Textiles, and Paper❦ Arts du bois, des tissus et du papier 1883

Fromentin's Letters and Engraved Portrait❦ Fromentin Dominique. Edition suivie de plusieurs lettres de l’auteur et

Exploration: Journal of Civilization's Global Conquests❦ Exploration. Journal des conquêtes de la civilisation 1879

Biography and works of Camoin❦ Camoin, sa vie, son oeuvre

Fishing Net Craft and Usage❦ pêche Fabrication et emploi des filets de pêche

Collected Works of Salomon Gessner❦ Gessner, Salomon (1730-1788) Oeuvres de Salomon Gessner 1795

Journey through Switzerland❦ SUISSE TÖPFFER nouveaux voyages en Zigzag 1864

Ancient Kingdom of Leon❦ Espagne Leon romane

Collected works of Browning in fine leather❦ Poetical Works of Robert Browning 1896 binding Bumpus

Reflections on French architecture❦ WYBO (Georges) Réflexions et croquis sur l’architecture au pays de France

Municipal Reports on Old Paris❦ PARIS COMMISSION MUNICIPALE DU VIEUX PARIS,1914/15

Illustrated account of Algeria❦ Algérie DURRIEUX Serge Nous les ZUT 1957

Calligraphy Models❦ Typographie modelos de caligrafia

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