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).

Question 4

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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Lithograph of Milan Cathedral❦ milan Dôme de Milan 31 x 45 cm lithographie

The Pitfall of Wisdom - Etching❦ Curiosa L’écueil de la sagesse EAU-FORTE

Islamic Figures and Oriental Costumes: Steel Engravings❦ Islam Vizir, Turcs, perse, arabe, Mogol, Derviche.. planches gravées sur acier

Oriental Empire: Viziers, Turks, Janissaries & Mughal scenes❦ Islam Vizir, Turcs, Janissaires, Mogol.. 7 planches gravées sur acier

New Year – Ink Painting❦ Bonne Année (peinture à l’encre)

Marie de Medici's Wedding with Henry IV❦ Mariage de marie de Médicis avec Hneri IV Rubens 26 x 36,5 cm

Vienna Imperial Museum Embossed Album 1907❦ Wien Hof-Museum K & K 1907 gaufré/embossed

Le Havre: Historical Etchings Collection❦ LE HAVRE planches EAUX-FORTES Le Havre autrefois 1883

Lighthouse of Barges - Olonnes Sands❦ Sables d’Olonnes PHARE DE BARGES 5 planches

Six Mills by Pierre VALADE❦ Pierre VALADE moulins 6 planches 24 x 33 cm

Mount Fuji - Hokusai's Iconic Woodblock Series❦ Mt Fuji Hokusaï

Historical, genealogical, chronological and geographical atlas❦ Atlas historique, généalogique, chronologique et géographique LESAGE

Historic Manor of Lisieux, Place Le Hennuyer 1930❦ Lisieux vieux manoir Place Le Hennuyer 1930

Road Map of France for Picturesque Guide Subscribers❦ carte routière de la France dédiée aux souscripteurs du guide pittoresque 1836

Trouville: Queen of Beaches and Boardwalks❦ Trouville la reine des plages Les planches

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