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%).

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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

Court and City Almanac for 1831❦ Almanach de la Cour, de la Ville et des Départements 1831

Art and Deities of Polynesia❦ Polynésie : arts et divinités : 1760-1860 Hooper

Historical account of Alsace❦ Alsace HAYEM Emile La Garde au Rhin

Ubu's Adventure in Soviet Lands❦ VOLLARD (Ambroise) Le Père Ubu au pays des Soviets H.C.

The Triumph of Color❦ CHARLES DE LA FOSSE (1636-1716). Le triomphe de la couleur.

History of Paris Street Lighting❦ Paris Histoire de l’éclairage des rues de Paris 1904

Poetic history overview❦ appendix de diis et heroibus 1810

The Sublime Landscape Exhibition❦ MICHEL Georges LE PAYSAGE SUBLIME

Missionary Work in Madagascar❦ MADAGASCAR ET LA MISSION CATHOLIQUE 1895

A visual history of the Legion❦ Légion Cart Tanneur P. Sergent La Légion 1985

The Social Fabric of Pre-Revolutionary France❦ familles et la société en France avant la révolution 1874 Charles de Ribbe

Dedication to a poet❦ MAGALLON Xavier de. L’OMBRE + dédicace

Life of Thérèse de Lisieux❦ MABILLE (Pierre). Thérèse de Lisieux 1937

Biography of Henri IV with Illustrations❦ Henri IV 1553-1610 illustr- L. Flameng 1874

Secrets of Beauty Preservation❦ SECRETS DE NOS PERES, L’ART DE CONSERVER LA BEAUTE 1858

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