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?

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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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General Maillard vintage photograph with dedication❦ Photo ancienne GENERAL MAILLARD 170 x 105 mm. + dédicace

Metal Repousse Techniques: Tin, Copper, Silver❦ Art de repousser les métaux. Etain. Cuivre. Argent …

Traction-Powered Sprayers and Sulfur Dusters❦ pulvérisateurs et soufreuses à traction 1914 Chauvrau

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Bayonet Combat 1918❦ GUERRE A coups de Baïonnette 1918

Young Falconer in the Court of Louis XIII❦ CHANCEL JULES Le Petit Fauconnier de Louis XIII

Exploration of Honesty and Theft❦ BALZAC Code des gens honnêtes, Paillet (Léon), Voleurs et volés EO

The Glass-Eyed Man: Adventures in Dahomey❦ MEAULLE F. L’Homme aux Yeux de Verre. Aventures au Dahomey

BERANGER: Autobiographical Account❦ BERANGER ma biographie Perrotin

The USSR Without Passion❦ CHADOURNE (Marc). L’U.R.S.S. sans passion

The Wooden-Headed Invalid: Illustrated Tales❦ Histoire de l’invalide à la tête de bois illust-Clairin

Protection of the Tsar in Russia❦ Russie DUMUR Dieu protège le Tsar ! SP

Tales from Around the World and Classic Adventures❦ CHAZEL CONTES DE TOUS LES PAYS, RUCHER DE KLIGENTHAL, BRACONNIER… HETZEL

The Crayfish - 1960❦ ECREVISSE 1960 J. Brel

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