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?

Accepted Answer

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

Chinese life in their homeland❦ Chine chinois chez eux

Complete French municipalities geographical reference❦ GEOGRAPHIE DE LA FRANCE TOUTES LES COMMUNES 1891

Modern conversation guide in six languages❦ Guide de Conversations Modernes, ou Dialogues usuels et familiers 6 langues

Selected Prayers for Catholic Christians❦ Auserlesene Gebether für Katholische Christen 50 x 80 mm. MINI

Oriental tale of passion and destiny❦ GAUTIER Théophile MILITONA rel. Champs

German History from Ancient Times to Present❦ ALLEMAGNE, depuis les temps les plus reculés 1838

Spiritual Exercises with Catechism and Hymns❦ Exercices spirituels avec un catéchisme et des cantiques pour aider les peuples

Daily Advice: Practical Guide to Everyday Life❦ conseil par jour. Guide pratique de la vie usuelle 1879

Devotional exercises for communion❦ EXERCICES DE PIETE POUR LA COMMUNION 60 x 90 mm. MINI

Rouen Bar: Past and Present (1788-1898)❦ Barreau de Rouen hier et aujourd’hui (1788-1898)

Principles of Liberty and Equality Oath (Year IV)❦ exposé des principes sur le serment de liberté et d’égalité an IV

Tom Thumb's Journey Through Human and Animal Bodies❦ Excursions du Petit Poucet, dans le corps humains et dans les animaux 1886

Lunar Robinson Crusoe Adventure❦ Robinsons Lunaires 1893

Saint-Cyr Morocco 1933 & Military Life 6th RTS❦ Saint-Cyr MAROC 1933 & la vie militaire 6ème RTS

Playing Cards - Word Game Rules 54 Cards❦ cartes à jouer 54 rules for my word the better letter game

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