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?

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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Palladio, Veronese and Vittoria at Maser❦ Palladio, Veronese e Vittoria a Maser. Introduzione di Bernard Berenson

Danish artist's life in Paris, Rome and Copenhagen❦ Eckersberg 1783-1853. Artiste Danois á Paris, Rome & Copenhague

French Drawing from 15th to 20th Century❦ Dessin en France du XVe au XXe siècle

Life and work of Nicolas Régnier❦ Nicolas Régnier ca 1588 – 1667 Peintre, collectionneur, marchand d’art

Renart and Ysengrin's Joyful Adventures❦ PECOUD Le Roman de Renart Joyeuses Aventures des Compères Renart

Paris Through the Centuries - Heart and Splendors❦ ROBIDA Paris de siècle en siècle – Le coeur de Paris. Splendeurs..

Five weeks in an aeroplane❦ Cinq semaines en aéroplane 1912

French Covered Passages: Architectural History❦ passages couverts en France

Corsairs of the Danae: Maritime Adventure❦ CORSAIRES DE LA “DANAE” 1904

A small Parisian's journey❦ tour de France d’un petit Parisien ill-Férat

General Regulations for Tobacco Cultivation❦ Tabac ARRETE PORTANT REGLEMENT GENERAL POUR LA CULTURE DU TABAC 1940

Exhibition Catalog of Vouet’s Art❦ Vouet Grand Palais 1990

A Walk Through Paris with Salavin❦ VOX MAHN, Berthold Sur les pas de Salavin

Travel Account and Route Journal❦ maroc Vicomte Ch. de Foucauld. Reconnaissance au Maroc : Journal de route

The Hallé Dynasty: Their Artistic Legacy❦ Hallé Une dynastie. Les Hallé Daniel ( 1614-1675 ) – Claude-Guy ( 1652-1736 ) –

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