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%).

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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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Our Antiquarian Books Catalog

Poetic Theory and Literary Principles❦ Viollet-Leduc précis d’un traité de poétique 1829

Index of Condemned Works from 1814 Onwards❦ Catalogue des ouvrages condamnés depuis 1814 jusqu’a ce jour

True Humanism - Philosophical Discourse❦ Véritable humanisme. Propos + dédicace

Epic poem on religious wars and divine justice❦ AUBIGNE (Théodore Agrippa d’). Les Tragiques 1857

Royal Advocate's Legal Treatise, 1658❦ Droit Jean Bacquet 1658 avocat du roy en la chambre du trésor 1658

1954 Sunday Courier Almanac❦ almanach 1954 Courier Dimanche Français

Original poem dedicated to Pope Clement XIV❦ TOBIE. Poème en Quatre Chants 1773

Florentine Sculpture and Its Predecessors❦ SCULPTURE FLORENTINE Les predecesseurs de l’école florentine & + dédicace

Spiritual Dialogues for the Devout Soul❦ Mini LES SAGES ENTRETIENS D’UNE AME DEVOTE ET DESIREUSE DE SON SALUT 1736

Apostolic Dictionary for Parish Priests❦ Curé Dictionnaire apostolique à l’usage de MM. les curé 1776

French and Foreign Press Review❦ Voleur, gazette des journaux français et étrangers. (1835, 2e semestre)

Intellectual crisis and moral duty❦ Julien Benda L’ordination

The Crucifix: History, Art, Spirituality & Life❦ Crucifix dans l’histoire, dans l’art, dans l’âme des Saints et dans notre vie

Lourdes Memories - Lithographic Views❦ Lourdes souvenirs de N. D. de Lourdes lithographies

Mountain Hospitality❦ HOTELLERIE DE LA MONTAGNE

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