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

Miniatures of Christ's Imitation❦ LAMENNAIS Debeauvais Miniatures L’Imitation de Jesus-Christ

Exploring Christianity from various perspectives❦ Janus n° 01. Le christianisme entre les poissons et le verseau Janus

Christian heroine during the Revolution❦ Révolution une héroïne chrétienne sous la terreur

Insightful work by CONSTANT BENJAMIN❦ CONSTANT BENJAMIN Adolphe Solomko 1913

Calvary Tragedy❦ Tragédie du Calvaire René Haton

Tribute to utopian socialist philosopher❦ BRETON André & GAULMIER Jean Ode à Charles Fourier

Historical Songs of the 18th Century❦ Chansonnier historique du XVIIIe siècle

Michelet's Breton Journey: Unpublished August 1831 Journal❦ Bretagne Michelet en Bretagne. Son Journal inédit d’Aôut 1831.

Democracy in France: Political analysis❦ GUIZOT DE LA DEMOCRATIE EN FRANCE (JANVIER 1849)

Biography of Vauvenargues❦ MARQUIS DE VAUVENARGUES par Lanson

Plants: Nourishment, Healing, and Poison❦ Jardin Coupin, Henri. Les plantes qui nourrissent, qui guérissent, 1905

Three Roses of Marie-Anne❦ LOUYS Les trois roses de Marie-Anne ill-Lebègue

Breton countryside and rural life❦ CHATEAUBRIANT LA BRIERE GRASSET 1933

Virgil's Pastorals in French verse❦ Bucoliques de Virgile. Traduits en vers francais 1823

Dutch master painter and theorist of the Baroque era❦ Gérard de Lairesse (1640-1711) le “Poussin hollandais”

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