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%).

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?

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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

French Literature During the Restoration Period❦ Histoire de la littérature française sous la Restauration

Comprehensive Freshwater Fishing & Fish Guide❦ Pêche grand Livre de La Pêche et Des Poissons : Eau Douce 1952

A Love Story During the Terror❦ Révolution Blanchin (L.) Le roman de Louisette. Une idylle sous la Terreur

Napoleon in Exile: Comprehensive Index and Bibliography❦ NAPOLEON O’MEARA (Barry E.) Napoléon dans l’exil. Index, bibliographie

Île de Ré: Comprehensive Encyclopedia❦ île de Ré Dictionnaire de l’île de Ré – Sites, nature, patrimoine, histoire 2008

The King of Jugglers❦ Robida Le Roi des jongleurs 1898

French military life in Caran d'Ache's century-old sketches❦ Caran d’Ache NOS SOLDATS DU SIECLE

A look into the world of hotels❦ DRUON MAURICE L HOTEL DE MONDEZ SP

Little Red Riding Hood coloring book with recipes❦ ALSA à colorier le Petit Chaperon Rouge + recettes

Inventory of Sens Cathedral Treasury❦ SENS Inventaire du trésor de l’ Eglise Primatiale et Métropolitaine de Sens

Lucain's Pharsalia - Classical Epic Translation❦ Marmontel La Pharsale de Lucain 1766

Paris: Rue des Francs-Bourgeois❦ PARIS rue des Francs-Bourgeois

Selected Tales on Wove Paper❦ KIPLING (Rudyard) CONTES CHOISIS sur vergé

Treacherous Novel with Author's Inscription❦ NIMIER (Roger) Perfide S.P. + dédicace

GERICAULT Drawings and prints from Beaux-Arts collections❦ GERICAULT Dessins & estampes des collections de l’école des Beaux-Arts

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