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?

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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Henri de REGNIER's Signed Proses❦ REGNIER Henri de. Proses datées EO dédicacé

Brittany’s Fishermen in Days of Yore❦ Bretagne Les pêcheurs Bretons au bon vieux temps

Marvels of Mont Saint-Michel❦ Merveilles du Mont Saint-Michel

Democratic Tyranny during the Revolution❦ ALMERAS (Henri d’) La tyrannie démocratique pendant la Révolution

Extravagant journeys inspired by radium❦ IVOI Paul d’ LA COURSE AU RADIUM – VOYAGES EXCENTRIQUES

Glossary of Hydrology and Potamology❦ hydrologie Glossaire d’hydrologie et de potamologie

Guide to Art of Letter Writing❦ ART EPISTOLAIRE OU DIALOGUES SUR LA MANIERE DE BIEN ECRIRE 1802

Charming illustrations of past girls❦ JACQUIN, J. PETITES FILLES DU TEMPS PASSÉ ill-Vincent

Collected Works of DUCIS❦ DUCIS (J.F.). Oeuvres 1827

Exploration of German Culture❦ STAEL De l’Allemagne 1820

Russian Girl - A Novel❦ LEBEDEFF Anet Ariane jeune fille russe, roman

Heinz Hajek-Halke: Artist, Anarchist

VALÉRY Exhibition Catalog 1956 - Bibliothèque Nationale❦ Paul Valéry Catalogue de l’exposition la Bibliothèque Nationale 1956

Zola's Life - A Biographical Portrait❦ Zola Jouvenel Bertrand Vie de Zola – Biographie

Dictionary of Registration, Stamp, and Mortgage Rights❦ DICTIONNAIRE DES DROITS D’ENREGISTREMENT DE TIMBRE DE GREFFE ET D’HYPOTHÈQUES

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