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%).

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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Understanding Artistic Textiles❦ Tissus HENNEZEL (Henri d’) Pour comprendre les tissus d’art

Genesis of Lorenzaccio: Critical Study❦ GENESE DE LORENZACCIO P. Dimoff

CROISSET - Dedication for French Language❦ CROISSET Pour la langue française + dédicace

Dramatic Masterworks by P. Corneille❦ CORNEILLE Pierre Chefs-d’oeuvre dramatiques de P. Corneille 1831

Reflections on Char❦ MOUNIN GEORGES AVEZ-VOUS LU CHAR? – LES ESSAIS XXII

Napoleon's Economic Policies❦ Napoléon DE JOUVENEL BERTRAND NAPOLEON ET L’ECONOMIE DIRIGEE – LE BLOCUS CONTIN

Philosopher's Intellectual Autobiography❦ ALAIN HISTOIRE DE MES PENSÉES 1936 Bonet

PICASSO Museum Masterpieces❦ PICASSO musée les chefs d’oeuvre PARIS 1991

Eight Million Under the Waves❦ Huit millions sous les flots 1929

With Love: Paintings, Engravings & Sculptures❦ GARZON (Alfrédo). Avec amour Peintures, gravures et sculptures.

Exhibition Catalog of Israel Through the Ages❦ ISRAEL A TRAVERS LES AGES – PETIT PALAIS – MAI-SEPTEMBRE 1968 – EXPOSITION

Studies on Illustrious Women of the 17th Century❦ Femme COUSIN Madame de Sablé

Collection of Diverse Poems❦ CERCEAU. Recueil de poësies diverses 1726

Analytical Table of Parisian Flora with Botanical Vocabulary❦ BAUTIER TABLEAU ANALYTIQUE DE LA FLORE PARISIENNE 1885

Gypsy Blood❦ RAYMOND ESCHOLIER SANG GITANE

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