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

French Society During the Directory Period❦ GONCOURT EDMOND & JULES HISTOIRE DE LA SOCIETE FRANCAISE PENDANT LE DIRECTOIRE

Daily Reflections for Spiritual Elevation❦ âme élevée à Dieu par les réflexions et les sentiments pour chaque jour 1863

Life and Works of ROBILLARD DE BEAUREPAIRE❦ ROBILLARD DE BEAUREPAIRE Ch. DE M. DE CAUMONT, SA VIE ET SES OEUVRES 1874

Swedish tales from Lagerlöf❦ Lagerlöf La Légende de Gösta Berling+LE LIVRE DES LEGENDES

Giboyer's Son - Five-act comedy❦ AUGIER (Emile) LE FILS DE GIBOYER. Comédie en cinq actes en prose 1864

Grassouillet at Amulette's - Children's Adventure❦ JABOUNE PINCHON Grassouillet Chez Amulette

Medieval Arras: Bodel's Works and Literary Commentary❦ Jehan Bodel avec des commentaires sur le congé de Baude Fastoul 1909

Illustrated Fine and Applied Art Magazine 1907❦ STUDIO The Studio: An Illustrated Magazine of Fine and Applied Art 1907

Illustrated compendium of useful knowledge and culture❦ MAGAZIN UTILE religion morale sciences et arts voyages histoire varietés

Exploring Ninon de Lanclos' Life❦ Ninon de Lanclos. Portraits et documents inédits 1925

Evolution of Infectious Disease Ideas❦ Virus DES MIASMES AUX VIRUS

Forgeries, Calvin's Death and the Jesuits❦ CalvinUNE POIGNEE DE FAUX, LA MORT DE CALVIN ET LES JESUITES

Modern Graphic Design 1922❦ graphik Singer Die Moderne Graphik 1922

National Volunteers During the Revolution❦ Révolution Les Volontaires Nationaux pendant la révolution

The Lawful Lover - Illustrated Edition❦ Albert du Bois L’amant légal Illustrations de F. Schmidt

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