Question 1

How do you authenticate an antiquarian book before purchase?

Accepted Answer

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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National Lottery Almanac 1940 with Regulations❦ LOTERIE NATIONALE Almanach de la Loterie Nationale 1940 + règlement ill-Hémard

Extraordinary Adventures of Doctor J.-B. Quiès❦ Les Mémorables Aventures du Docteur J.-B. Quiès

Christmas Stories from the Orient❦ Noël Lectures pour tous. Décembre 1923. N° de Noël : les féeries de l’Orient

Civil and Commercial Procedure Dictionary Supplement 1842❦ SUPPLEMENT AU DICTIONNAIRE DE PROCEDURE CIVILE COMMERCIALE 1842

Classic novel with added notes❦ Stendhal La chartreuse de Parme / vélin

A Haitian Painter's Journey to Brittany❦ Haïti LE VOYAGE D UN PEINTRE HAITIEN EN BRETAGNE

Erotic Prelude: Carnal Desires❦ érotique Sermaise prélude charnel

Biographical Notice of Architect Louis-Alexandre Piel❦ Architecte Notice biographique sur Louis-Alexandre Piel 1843

Astronomy from Ancient Times to Modern Era❦ Histoire de l’astronomie depuis ses origines jusqu’à nos jours 1873

Regional architectural styles of southern France❦ Languedoc – Quercy – Rouergue – Provence – Dauphiné – Savoie – Styles regionaux

Richelieu's Last Years: Historical Study 1758-1788❦ Richelieu D’ESTREE LA VIEILLESSE DE RICHELIEU (1758 – 1788 )

Virtue Triumphant: Youth's Moral Guide❦ jeunesse Valmont de la jeunesse ou le triomphe des vertus

Arts, Traditions and Heritage for Tomorrow❦ traditions …Hier pour demain. Arts, traditions et patrimoine. 1980

Contemporary portrait photography❦ Valérie Belin JEROME NOIRMONT

City and Countryside during the Franco-Prussian War❦ THARAUD LOBEL-RICHE La ville et les champs 1870-1871 dédicacé

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