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

Illustrated guide to linen storage❦ DELMAS , Guiral (ill.) L’Armoire au Linge Blanc

Love and intimacy in early 20th century verse❦ GERALDY Paul : Toi et moi 1913 EO + dédicace

The Woman with the Ermine❦ Katell Le Goarnig – La Dame à l’Hermine. MILORAD Katell Le Goarnig

Pictorial biographies of the Forty members of the French Academy❦ Biographie pittoresque des quarante de l’Académie Française 1826 70 x 105 mm.

Moselle: Natural setting, history, art, literature, language, and traditions❦ MOSELLE cadre naturel, histoire art littérature langue tradition populaires écon

Fourteen Noble Street, Paris 1948❦ Quatorze rue des nobles 1948

Norman Cathedrals and Churches❦ CHIROL (Pierre). Cathédrales et Eglises Normandes

Collection of Miniature Witty Proverbs❦ Mini wit and humor wisdom proverbs epigram sentiment philosoph 1885 68 x 100 mm.

Bridge and Road Inspector's Manual❦ Manuel du conducteur des ponts et chaussées 1884

The Lily in the Valley - Illustrated Edition❦ Balzac Le lys dans la vallée. Editions du monde illustré

Five letters by the Surrealist master❦ BRETON André 5 LETTRES 2016

Cottage Evenings: A Paternal Guide❦ soirées de la chaumière ou les leçons du vieux père

French Furniture - Collector's Seating Guide❦ mobilier français – Les sièges de l’Amateur

Historical and Biographical Dates Dictionary 1839❦ MANUEL DES DATES EN FORME DE DICTIONNAIRE OU REPERTOIRE 1839

French Furniture Renaissance 1890-1910❦ RENAISSANCE Renaissance du Mobilier Francais

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