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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Stories and plays for children's entertainment❦ POUR CHARMER NOS PETITS POUR FAIRE JOUER NOS PETITS

Hoentschel Collection Vol. 3: 18th Century Furniture❦ Collections Georges Hoentschel, Tome III, XVIIIe siècle: mobilier, boiserie

The Snow King - Adventure & Exploration❦ ROI DES NEIGES ARTHAUD 1947

Portable Universal Biography with Chronological Index❦ BIOGRAPHIE PORTATIVE UNIVERSELLE suivie d’une table chronologique et alpha. 1851

Animals with Metamorphoses❦ animaux à métamorphoses 1867

Memoirs of a Naval Surgeon on the Astrolabe❦ MOI, JEAN GUILLOU, SECOND CHIRURGIEN SUR L’ASTROLABE

A glimpse into Parisian life❦ DUMAS Le demi-monde. 1855

Reflections of a Literary Man❦ DAUDET Souvenirs d’un Homme de lettres. EO

Exploration of Civilizational Invasions❦ Invasions Brion Marcel HISTOIRE DES CIVILISATIONS Le temps des invasions

Garden Manual for Gardeners❦ Jardin le bon jardinier 1827

Gifts for Baby❦ Mme DOUDET Les Etrennes de Bébé

A narrative of a foundling's adventures❦ Tom Jones ou l’Enfant Trouvé – imitation de l’anglais de Fielding 1823

Illustrated Collection of French Folk Songs❦ Chants et chansons populaires de la France 1854

Financial Currency of 1804❦ Monnaie ministre des finances Lot et Garonne 1804

A Priest and French Soldier in Colonial Africa❦ YOULOFI – HISTOIRE D’UN PRETRE ET D’UN MILITAIRE FRANCAIS CHEZ LES N…. D’AF…

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