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?

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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

History of the Benedictine Order❦ Moine Histoire de l’Ordre de saint Benoit

Reflections on French Friendships❦ BARRÈS (Maurice) Les Amitiés françaises 1919

Daily diary of the Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871❦ Comte d’HAUSSONVILLE Mon JOURNAL PENDANT la GUERRE de 1870-1971

Exploration of Abstract Art❦ ATTENTION A LA PEINTURE. ENQUETE ROMANCEE SUR L’ART ABSTRAIT + envoi

FIGUIER: THE GREAT ANCIENT AND MODERN INVENTIONS IN THE SCIENCES, 1865❦ FIGUIER LES GRANDES INVENTIONS ANCIENNES ET MODERNES DANS LES SCIENCES 1865

A simplified children's version of the Odyssey❦ Homère Church L’ODYSSEE CONTEE AUX ENFANTS

Flaubert's theatrical work from 1885❦ Flaubert théâtre 1885

Highlights of Pacific Art Auction❦ Pacific Art from Collection of Harry A. Franklin 2019. Sotheby’s

Exploration of Society in 19th Century France❦ GIRARDIN NOUS AUTRES 1875 ill-Bayard

Short stories illustrated by Collot❦ Daudet Alphonse ill- par Collot

Autographed letter by Général Weygand❦ Général Weygand lettre autographe manuscrite & signée

Adventure through Matias Sandorf❦ Verne Jules Mathias Sandorf ill-E. Dufour

History and films of Warner Bros.❦ Cinema LA WARNER BROS. Centre Georges Pompidou

Letters to Niece Caroline❦ Flaubert LETTRES A SA NIECE CAROLINE EO

Eastern Discussions from 1870❦ BLACY Causeries orientales 1870

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