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).

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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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Practical guide to maritime cargo transport❦ Manuel pratique du transport des marchandises par mer 1926

Spirou Album Collection 41❦ Spirou album 41 1952

An Unfortunate Journey and a Miserable End❦ Soulages Gabriel Le malheureux petit voyage

Naval Torpedo Training Manual 1939❦ torpille marine torpille 1939 cours de marin 1939 croisseur Jeanne d’Arc

Complete Arsène Lupin Series - 18 volumes❦ maurice LEBLANC Arsene Lupin… COLLECTION LE POINT d’INTERROGATION 18 volumes

Science Fiction Trilogy: Machine's Aftermath & Space Adventures❦ Asimov LE RAYON FANTASTIQUE 3 volumes RAYER LENDEMAIN DE LA MACHINE…

Complete Works of Molière in Luxury Edition❦ Moliere LES OEUVRES COMPLETES DE MOLIERE Jean de Bonnot

Funeral Orations and Sacred Sermons❦ Bossuet, (Jacques Bénigne). Les Oraisons funèbres 1874

In Praise of the Louse❦ Eloge du Pou 1870

Pauline Bonaparte: Napoleon's Sister❦ Napoléon Fleuriot de Langle LA PAOLINA, SOEUR DE NAPOLEON

Songs and Verses by the Master Chansonnier❦ DESAUGIERS Chansons de DÉSAUGIERS 1859

Devonshire Dialect Dialogue in Three Parts❦ Reynolds Dialogue in the Devonshire Dialect 1837

Charges against Lord Eldon in Commons❦ ABERCROMBIE Accusation portée dans la chambre des communes, contre Lord Eldon

Fashion & Fabric: The Novel of Dress❦ Mode Michel Boué Le roman de la robe

France under Saint Louis and Philip the Bold❦ LECOY LA FRANCE SOUS SAINT LOUIS ET SOUS PHILIPPE LE HARDI

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