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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Israel's Defense Force: History and Operations❦ Tsahal, l’Armée d’Israël

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Surrealism and Painting: Critical Essays❦ BRETON André Le Surréalisme et la Peinture

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Study of Strategy and Tactics❦ Sadowa – Étude de Stratégie et de Tactique générale

Selected Works of C.-F. Volney❦ Volney Oeuvres choisies de C.-F. Volney 1827 mini

Exploring prehistoric times❦ PREHISTORIQUE LE TEMPS DE LA PREHISTOIRE

Encouragements for Youth❦ Bouilly Les encouragemens de la jeunesse

Elegant Mini Wallet and Card Holder❦ porte cartes & étui & porte-monnaie maroquin MINI

Studies on Romantic History❦ Alfred de Vigny Etudes d’histoire romantique La vie et l’oeuvre

4 handwritten autograph notes❦ ALFRED BERL 4 billets autographes manuscrites

Tartuffe in the village❦ Ernest Daudet La succession Chavanet 1867

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