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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Harlequin wordplay and theatrical jests❦ Mini ARLIQUINIANA, ou Jeux de mots de Dominique et autres..1801

Ten Centuries of Bookbinding❦ Reliure Dix siècles de reliure

Spirou Album Compilation 1952❦ Spirou album 41 1952

Historical novel with illustrations❦ Monaco Lorenzi la nuit du 17 novembre (1630) roman de cape & d’épée + dessin+

Poetic reflections by Jean Moreas❦ MOREAS Jean Les Stances 1906 + dédicace

Addresses of Paris in 1692❦ Paris Livre commode des adresses de Paris pour 1692

Letters on Reason and Deception❦ Comte De Valmont, ou Les Égaremens de La Raison 1784

Architectural Details in Photographs❦ Consoles, photographiées à grande échelle d’après nature 1903

Cultural Insights from Various Regions❦ voyages Costumes et coutumes, types, moeurs.,turquie,Ceylan,Syrie,Birmanie

Neolithic discoveries in Turkey❦ Neolithic in Turkey: The cradle of civilization

Beautiful handwritten letter❦ Pierre Louÿs BELLE LETTRE AUTOGRAPHE MANUSCRITE

The Three Roses of Marie-Anne❦ LOUYS Les trois roses de Marie-Anne ill-Lebègue

Golden Age of Decorative Arts❦ âge d’or des arts décoratifs 1814-1848

Signed letter from Pierre Louys❦ LOUYS Pierre Louys lettre autographe signée

Historical account of the Galicia massacres❦ Galicie Les massacres de Galicie 1861

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