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?

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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Comprehensive Global Geography Overview❦ MALTE-BRUN Géographie universelle ou Description de toutes les parties du monde

A illustrated tale of return to Africa❦ femme qui était retournée en Afrique illustré par Serveau

Author's signed edition of Opales❦ JOUHANDEAU Marcel OPALES Gallimard S. P. + envoi

Literary Library Auction Catalogs❦ Bibliothèque Littéraire Robert Moureau et Micheline de Bellefroid

Collection of Zola's Major Works❦ Zola OEUVRES 8 v.

Iconography of Military Costume, Vol. III❦ Commandant SAUZEY de Iconographie du costume militaire (Tome III)

A classic collection of Middle Eastern tales❦ mille et unes nuits ill-Grobet

History of Eight Years, 1840-1848❦ Histoire de Huit Ans 1840 – 1848 illustrations de Dünki

Study of Ancient Religious Neurosis❦ érotique Dégénérescence Bachique et la Névrose religieuse 1901

Art Journal of 1863❦ Art The Art Journal 1863

A unique novel with dedication❦ GOLL (Ivan). Agnus Dei. Roman. + dédicace

Elementary Encyclopedia of Antiquity❦ ENCYCLOPÉDIE ELEMENTAIRE DE L’ANTIQUITÉ 1830

Tax Regulations from the Pope's Shop❦ TAXES des Parties Casuelles de la Boutique du Pape 1820

Memoirs of a Veteran Army Officer❦ MEMOIRES du sieur de Pontis 1749

Reflection on Solitude❦ Solitude, considérée relativement à l’esprit et au coeur 1788

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