Question 1

How do you authenticate an antiquarian book before purchase?

Accepted Answer

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).

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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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Our Antiquarian Books Catalog

Historical Study of French Book Illustration❦ illustration du livre français. Etude historique, technique et critique 1934

Document on currency valuation❦ Monnaie Tarif OR ARGENT 1803

A global journey through Oceania❦ Océanie En OCEANIE. Voyage Autour du Monde en 365 Jours 1888

A Comprehensive Guide to Paris❦ PARIS Collection de la société des Promenades-Conférences 13 vol.

Catalogue of Modern Paintings and Watercolors❦ Guasco CATALOGUE DE LA COLLECTION CHARLES G. Tableaux modernes, aquarelles..1900

Historical Accounts of Napoleon's Empire❦ Napoléon L’EMPIRE POUR FAIRE SUITE AUX MEMOIRES DE NAPOLEON 1853

A Beautiful Work on Auvergne❦ Thomas Braun Le Livre Des Bénédictions + dédicace

Samples of Women's Handicrafts❦ Proben weiblicher Handarbeiten mährisch-landlicher Haus-Industrie 1885

Christianity Proven through Saint Paul's Journey❦ La religion chrétienne démontrée par la conversion… 1754

Blind Kings: Signed First Edition❦ KESSEL/ ISWOLSKY Les rois aveugles EO signée

Two 19th-century French literary works bound together❦ Madame Hermance Lesguillon Rosées .. ANGLEMONT PELERINAGES

Complete Works of Chamfort❦ CHAMFORT Oeuvres Complètes de Chamfort 1812

Concise History of Ancient Rome❦ Romaine Abrégé de l’Histoire romaine, à l’usage des jeunes gens 1813

The Artist, Thinker, and Scholar of Leonardo❦ Vinci Léonard de Vinci : L’Artiste, le Penseur, le Savant Coffret 2006

Illustrated edition with original bindings❦ TOI ET MOI Géraldy illustré Grau Sala sur vélin pur chiffon du Marais + suite

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