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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Our Antiquarian Books Catalog

Medical guide for spa visitors to Cauterets❦ CAUTERETS – GUIDE MEDICAL DU CURISTE 1955

Account of the February 1848 Revolution❦ PELLETAN Eugène Histoire des trois journées de février 1848

Historical epic on Julius Caesar❦ MANSOUR (Joyce) Jules César Seghers 1956

VICTOR HUGO's Mature Period (1828-1848)❦ VICTOR HUGO Maturité de Victor Hugo (1828-1848)

French satirical journal, July-December 1851❦ Charivari 1851 de juillet à décembre 1851

Urban governance and civic administration treatise❦ Police Dictionnaire ou Traité de la police générale des villes 1775

Engraving Masters: From Unknown Artists to Picasso❦ gravure, art majeur – Des maîtres inconnus à Picasso – Guide pratique de l…

Catch, King of Bears❦ Mariotti CATCH ROI DES OURS

A Twelve-Year-Old Soldier's Tale❦ Napoléon Janin Un grognard de douze ans

French Academy Silver Medal - F. Gregh❦ Académicie Française F. Gregh argent 40 mm., 19 grs

Hunting Illustrated - Country and Estate Pleasures Journal 1869-1870❦ Chasse illustrée – Journal des plaisirs de la ferme et du château 1869-1870

Voltaire and French Society in the 18th Century❦ Voltaire et la Société Française Voltaire et Frédéric

National Library Print Cabinet Guide & Catalog❦ Le cabinet des estampes de la Bibliothèque Nationale. Guide du lecteur et du …

Royal Hotel of the Invalides - Historical Study❦ Invalides ‘Hôtel royal des Invalides

Complete Works of Chamfort❦ CHAMFORT Oeuvres Complètes de Chamfort 1812

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