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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Complete Poems with Fels Illustrations❦ VERLAINE (Paul) : Poésies Complètes ill-Fels

Honor Legion - National Opera Theatre + Anthem❦ Légion d’honneur – Théâtre National de l’Opéra + Hymne de la Légion d’honneur

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Hugo's Correspondence During Exile❦ Victor Hugo en exil : d’après sa correspondace avec Jules Janin..

Poems from 1914 to 1924❦ MORAND (Paul) Poèmes (1914-1924) Au Sans Pareil

A study of economic doctrines❦ Histoire des Doctrines économiques depuis les physiocrates 1926

Brief history of Bayeux❦ BAYEUX Histoire sommaire de la ville de Bayeux 1773

The Life and Works of a Unique Lycanthrope❦ Pétrus Borel, le Lycanthrope, Champavert, sa vie son oeuvre…

Exploration of Middle Ages to Renaissance art❦ Decorative Arts from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

The Beautiful Pamela: Life and Letters, 1773-1831❦ TURQUAN LA BELLE PAMELA 1773-1831 D’APRES DES CORRESPONDANCE

Don Juanism and the Legend of Don Juan❦ Hayem Le Don Juanisme & don Juan d’Armana 1886

Surrealist Poetry and Philosophical Inquiry❦ PÉRET BENJAMIN, L’IMPOSSIBLE. Eric Losfeld & Association des amis de

Spirit of the League in 1771❦ Esprit de la Ligue 1771

The World of Precious Stones❦ Pierre L’Univers des Pierres Précieuses 1973

Elementary Chemistry Lessons❦ Chimie Malaguti Leçons élémentaires de chimie 1868

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