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?

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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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Autographed letter to a poet friend❦ Daniel Halévy lettre autographe signée

Witty Remarks of Monsieur de Santeuil❦ SANTEUILLIANA OU LES BONS MOTS DE MONSIEUR DE SANTEUIL 1710

Autographed Letter to Poet Friend Fernand Gregh❦ Daniel Halévy lettre autographe signée

Fine Furniture from Private Collections❦ MEUBLES DES COLLECTION PRIVEES. 156 REPRODUCTIONS HENRIOT LES BEAUX

A classic work of French literature❦ Mini GONCOURT Renée Mauperin 1890 ill-Morin

Revolutionary Absurdities: Period Anecdotes❦ Aneries révolutionnaires ou Balourdisiana

A Singular Woman - Author's Inscription❦ ROMAINS (Jules) Une femme singulière S.P. + dédicace

Gallo-Roman Archaeology: Roads and Soil❦ Manuel d’archéologie gallo-romaine (du sol) les routes

Socio-political development in North Mesopotamia 4000-2700 B.C.❦ Stability & Change:Socio-political development in North Mesopotamia

Medical legal study on women's sexuality❦ Curiosa Etudes sur le somnambulisme/voilences.. organes sexuels de la femme

Fascinating dialogue between father and son❦ The Club ; in a Dialogue between Father and Son 1817

Stories Inspired by Notre-Dame❦ NOTRE-DAME Tharaud Contes de Notre Dame + dédiace

Historical note on Corneille's style❦ BLESSEBOIS – Marc de MONTIFAUD Le Lion d’Angelie

Adventures of Fricasson❦ JEANJEAN LES AVENTURES DE FRICASSON 1925

Memorandum to the King, July 1814❦ Carnot Mémoire adressé au roi, en juillet 1814

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