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

Complete works of Zola in 8 volumes❦ Zola OEUVRES 8 v.

Bacchus's Companions - Illustrated Edition❦ compagnons de Bacchus ESTAY

Practical Medicine Manual and Health Elements❦ Manuel de santé ou nouveaux élémens de médecine pratique 1805

Historical account of 1830 events❦ La République et Philippe d’Orleans 1830

Constantinople: Picturesque Views❦ Istamboul Vues de Constantinople Ansichten von Konstaninopel Views of Constino

The Holy Companions of Christ❦ Saint Les saints compagnons du Christ

Oceanic Art and Cultures❦ ART OCEANIEN. Mazenod

Woman Aviator: Boundless Horizons❦ aviatrice HORIZONS SANS FIN Hélène Boucher 1953

School Adventures and Camaraderie❦ Kipling Rudyard STALKY & CIE illustré par Collot

Grace Kelly & Prince Rainier III Monaco Silver Print Photograph❦ Monaco photo originale argentique Grace Kelly Prince Reignier…

French Furniture Masterpieces: One Hundred Treasures❦ belles aventures d’un marteau d’ivoire. Cent chefs-d’œuvre du meuble français

Energy of Our Care❦ Michelle MOREAU MOSNIER énergie de nos soins

General Barrail's Algerian Memories 1894❦ Algérie du Barrail Général Mes Souvenirs 1894

Sacred Eloquence for the People❦ Cours d’éloquence sacrée populaire ou essai sur la manière de parler au peuple

Soviet Russia: Facts and Documents❦ Russie des Soviets. Faits et documents 1928

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