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?

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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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Royalist Uprising: The Chouannerie 1790-1800❦ Révolution CHARLES LE GOFFIC LA CHOUANNERIE – BLANCS CONTRE BLEUS 1790-1800

Famous Russian Trials❦ Russie Soukhomline, V. Les proces célèbres de la Russie

Journey Through Imperial Russia❦ Russie LEGRAS JULES AU PAYS RUSSE 1900

DUPLEIX: French Empire in 18th-century India❦ Joseph François DUPLEIX : Dupleix d’après sa correspondance

Israel Through the Ages Exhibition Catalog❦ ISRAEL A TRAVERS LES AGES – PETIT PALAIS – MAI-SEPTEMBRE 1968 – EXPOSITION

Nimes Bullfight postcards, 1907-1918❦ Corrida NIMES 13 CPA 1907

The Art of Tantrism: Sacred Practices & Philosophy❦ Erotique L’ART DU TANTRISME

Morocco Meknes: Singers, Ropers, Washhouse - 2nd Africa Battalion❦ Maroc Meknès chanteurs, cordiers, lavoir 2ème BATAILLON D’AFRIQUE

Instructions for Young Ladies entering Society and Marriage❦ PRINCE DE BEAUMONT MAGASIN OU INSTRUCTIONS POUR LES JEUNES DAME QUIE ENTRENT..

Basque Region Postcards❦ Basque Bonnefoy

General Manual of Primary Education 1886❦ Ecole MANUEL GENERAL DE L’INSTRUCTION PRIMAIRE 1886

Historical Castles of France❦ chateaux BOURASSE Châteaux Historiques de France. Histoire et Monuments 1885

Illustrated Atlas of France with 92 Maps❦ atlas DUFOUR La France Illustrée 92 cartes circa 1850

Hairdresser Rural Scenes Hair Cutting❦ coiffeur scènes champêtres coupe de cheveux

Saint-Angel Main Street café scene❦ Saint-Angel grand’rue

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