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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Translation of Seasonal Works❦ CAZIN THOMPSON Les saisons Traduit de l’Anglais de Thompson

Life of an American Woman❦ Mabel Vaughan, ou la vie d’une Américaine

Tropical city undergoing transformation❦ Saint-Denis de la Réunion: Ville tropicale en mutation

Genealogy of the DOUAY Family❦ Généalogie DOUAY , Autane, de Bardonenche, Garat, Schulmeister

Nanine Souvestre - A Classic Tale❦ Antonio Giovani Nanine Souvestre

Fables and Odes: Classic Tales with Latin Poetry❦ Le prothee la fable du rossignol et du coucou, le renard pris au trebuchet.. …

Hallucinations: Philosophers, Mystics, Clinical Studies❦ QUERCY (Pierre) L’Hallucination. Philosophes et mystiques. Etudes cliniques

Theatrical Almanac 1822❦ Almanach des spectacles 1822

Exquisite Art Collection Catalog❦ collection Sigismond Bardac Catalogue des Tableaux anciens, Pastels 1920

Poetic tribute to zodiac signs❦ DEREME Le Zodiaque ou les étoiles sur Paris. Poèmes bois de Feidel

French Artists Overview❦ artistes Silvestre Les Artistes Français

Thoughts and Principles of Fontenelle❦ Fontenelle. ESPRIT, MAXIMES ET PRINCIPES de Fontenelle 1788

Life and Work of Great Painters❦ BENEZIT vie et l’oeuvre des Grands Peintres, Anciens et Modernes.

Letters on Mythology❦ MINI DEMOUSTIER Lettres à Emilie sur la Mythologie 70 x 105 mm.

Old French Artwork Collection❦ COLLECTION MARIUS PAULME. DESSINS ANCIENS. GOUACHES ET PASTELS 1929

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