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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Our Antiquarian Books Catalog

Complete theatrical works with travel narratives❦ Regnard Théâtre de Regnard suivi de ses voyages en Laponie, en Pologne, 1866

Comprehensive Study of Arts❦ HISTOIRE UNIVERSELLE DES ARTS 3 volumes REAU

Sainte-Geneviève Mountain and surrounding area, 1912❦ Montagne Ste Geneviève et ses abords 1912

Ironwork in Home Craftsmanship❦ FER FORGE DANS LA MAISON

Overview of Hindu Doctrines❦ GUENON RENE INTRODUCTION GENERALE A L’ETUDE DES DOCTRINES HINDOUES

Comprehensive church book in Latin and French❦ Eucologe ou nouveau livre d’église le plus complet en latin et en françois 1822

Sentimental and philosophical poet❦ ESTEVE (Edmond). Sully Prudhomme, poète sentimental et poète philosophe

Exploration of Shamanism❦ Jorge Camacho, histoire de chaman

Classic novel with illustrations❦ BALZAC Eugénie Grandet 1911 illustrations Leroux

Illustrated tales of will and desire❦ TARDIEU – Charles VERNIER illustrations Trente-Six Volontés de Mademoiselle

Retrospective of French Art until 1900❦ Exposition Rétrospective de l’Art Français des origines en 1900

Portraits from the 16th and 17th Century❦ PORTRAITS AUX CRAYONS DES XVIe ET XVIIe SIECLES CONSERVES A LA BN

Master of 17th Century Etching❦ CALLOT (Jacques) Jacques Callot 1532-1635

French Coins Overview 1789-1979❦ Monnaies françaises : 1789-1979

Autographed letter by Pierre Brossolette❦ Pierre Brossolette lettre autographe signée

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