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?

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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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Education's Impact on Young Women❦ BRUNETEAU DES MESNARDS (Mme) Blanche et Nathalie, ou les effets de l’éducation

Brazil's landscape and events in 1889❦ Brésil en 1889 Santa-Anna Néry

Imaginative journey❦ CHANCEL Jules Le tour du monde involontaire

The Postage Stamp: A Poetic Work❦ Timbre RICHARD Claude. Le Timbre-poste 1982

Reflections and sketches on French architecture❦ WYBO (Georges) Réflexions et croquis sur l’architecture au pays de France

Illustrated Weekly Journal, Volume 23, 2nd Half 1868❦ Monde illustré, journal hebdomadaire. Tome XXIII, second semestre 1868

The Gravedigger - Signed First Edition❦ Galitzine Le Fossoyeur 1905 dédicacé

Warriors and Soldiers❦ Caran d’Ache Guerriers et soldats

Julien Benda's Reflections on Critias❦ Benda Julien Les sentiments de Critias Emile Paul. 1917 + dédicace

New Principles of Surgery❦ chirurgie NOUVEAUX PRINCIPES DE CHIRURGIE…1812

Lightning and Thunder: Natural Phenomena Study❦ Eclairs et tonnerre. Fonvielle 1869

The Marquise de Boufflers and Her Son❦ Marquise de Boufflers et son fils, le chevalier de Boufflers 1907

Marshal of France and his era: biography and family❦ Maréchal de Monluc, Sa Famille et Son temps 1924

Norman Architecture and its Northern French Influence❦ Normandie Architecture normande son influence dans le Nord de la France 1939

Anarchie: Victor Pilhes, Government Commissioner❦ Anarchie Victor Pilhes, commissaire du Gouvernement provisoire, Représentant du

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