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

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

The County of Armagnac: Historical Study❦ Armagnac Le comté d’Armagnac

General Concept of 19th-Century Revolution❦ PROUDHON Idée générale de la révolution au XIXème siècle 1851

From Rag to Paper: Science Made Picturesque❦ LIVRE Bory Paul Les métamorphoses d’un chiffon La science pittoresque 1897

Gallo-Roman Burials from the E. Rupin Museum❦ Sépultures gallo-Romaines du musée E. Rupin BRIVE 1941

Colmar and its horizons❦ COLMAR ET SES HORIZONS 1950

Jean-Paul and His Poetics❦ Jean-Paul et sa poétique 1862

The Splendor of Versailles❦ Versailles Splendeurs de Versailles

Belgian industries and Latin American exports, 1946❦ Bélgica américa latina las industrias belgas de exportacion 1946

Moral principles and guidelines for priests❦ prêtreABREGE DES PRINCIPES DE MORALE ET DES REGLES DE CONDUITE QU’UN PRETRE 1819

Caribbean voyages and island life, 1693-1705❦ Antilles Voyages aux isles de l’Amérique (Antilles) 1693-1705 tome 2 seul LABAT

Epic poem on Henry IV of France❦ Voltaire La Henriade. Poëme 1813

The Exquisite Corpse: Its Exaltation❦ BRETON (André). Le Cadavre exquis son exaltation

The Discoveries of Mr Jean: Earth and Sea❦ DESBEAUX Emile LES DECOUVERTES DE Mr JEAN

Exhibition Catalog of Robert Delaunay❦ Robert Delaunay (1885-1941). Orangerie des Tuileries 1976

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