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).

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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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Our Antiquarian Books Catalog

Memoirs and Journals of a French Historian❦ Pierre de L’ESTOILE Mémoires – journaux 1574-1611

New Sermons on Significant Religious Truths❦ SERMONS NOUVEAUX SUR LES VERITES LES PLUS INTERESSANTES DE LA RELIGION 1824

French Press Directory 1895❦ PRESSE – ANNUAIRE Annuaire de la Presse Française et du monde politique 1895

Original edition of a theatrical work❦ Maeterlinck Aglavaine et Sélysette EO + dédécace

Guide to Book History and Care❦ CIM Le livre : historique, fabrication, achat, classement, usage et entretien

Exploring the Camargue Heritage❦ CAMARGUE GARDIANE 1938

Exploring Lost and Found Workshop Secrets❦ Secrets d’atelier perdus et retrouvés CONSTRUIRE

François Villon's Two Testaments❦ VILLON FRANCOIS. (1431-APRES 1463). LES DEUX TESTAMENTS Y.Brayer

Restored works of Horace❦ HORACE Quinti horatii flacci carmina notori suo restituta 1754

Original Poems from 1914 to 1924❦ MORAND (Paul) Poèmes (1914-1924) Au Sans Pareil

Grace Kelly, Prince Rainier & Monaco royalty❦ Monaco photo originale argentique Grace Kelly Prince Reignier…

Musical masters anthology from 1633 to modern times❦ Petite anthologie des Maîtres de la musique depuis 1633 jusqu’à nos jours 1886

Comprehensive History of Rome❦ ROMAIN ROLLIN HISTOIRE ROMAINE 1862

The Adventure of Marie-Jeanne❦ TARNAUD CAMACHO Jorge (illu-) L’AVENTURE DE LA MARIE-JEANNE OU LE JOURNAL INDIEN

Napoleon's Victorious Years in Russia❦ Russie NAPOLEON ET LA RUSSIE. LES ANNEES VICTORIEUSES (1805-1807)

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