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%).

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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).

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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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1944 Mini Calendar - Pol Coignet Illustration❦ calendrier 1944 MINI 40 x 58 mm. petit calendrier dessin de Pol Coignet

The Croquet Player❦ WELLS H.G. LE JOUEUR DE CROQUET NRF S.P.

Collected Ribald Songs & Humorous Verses❦ érotique Gaudriole Chansonnier Joyeux , Facetieux et Grivois

Complete Songs and Political Verses❦ BERANGER CHANSONS DE P.J. DE Béranger 1866

Abridged Roman History for Young People❦ Romaine Abrégé de l’Histoire romaine, à l’usage des jeunes gens 1813

French Whaling: The Final Era❦ baleine LACROIX Derniers Baleiniers Français

Beaumarchais - Illustrated Edition❦ BEAUMARCHAIS illustrations de BAYARD

Practical Photography with Gelatin-Bromide Process❦ photo DILLAYE La Pratique en Photographie avec le procédé au gélatino-bromure

Revolutionary nights without breeches❦ révolution BROUSSON LES NUITS SANS CULOTTE

Mourning Snow & Eve's Gesture❦ Henri Troyat La neige en deuil, Le geste d’Eve… ill-Bardonne

Poets of Misery - Dedicated Copy❦ SÉCHÉ (Alphonse) Les “Poètes-Misère” + dédicace

The Messiah of Year XIII❦ messie de l’an XIII tour Saint Jacques

Oceanic Art: A Comprehensive Visual Survey❦ OCEANIE Art Océanien, Oceanic Art, Ozeanische Kunst

July 1830 Events: Causes and Consequences❦ Causes et conséquences des événements du mois juillet 1830

21 Years Among the Papuans❦ Océanie 21 ans chez les Papous

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