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%).

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).

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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

Crossing the Line - Simenon 1958❦ Simenon Le Passage de la ligne 1958

Pocket guide to London and surroundings❦ Londres en poche et ses environs Conty 1882

Etchings by Besnard❦ BESNARD Coppier Eaux-fortes de Besnard

Chemistry guide for agricultural education❦ Chimie Leitfaden der Chemie insbesondere zum Gebrauch…1897

Philosophical selections from Emerson❦ Emmerson Thoughts from Emerson The Miniature Series 1883

Catholic Universe - Religious Monuments and Ceremonies❦ L’UNIVERS CATHOLIQUE – MONUMENTS RELIGIEUX, CEREMONIES, TABLEAUX CELEBRES, PELER

History of the 41st Chair of the French Academy❦ académie HOUSSAYE Arsène Histoire du 41me fauteuil de l’Académie française 1886

PIERRE LOTI as Draftsman: A Lifetime Achievement❦ Pierre Loti dessinateur : Une oeuvre au long cours

Pastoral Works of Archbishop Guibert with inscription❦ Archevèque Guibert OEUVRES PASTORALES + envoi 1868

Historical Atlas of Metz❦ Metz Atlas historique de Metz

Collection of Ancient and Modern Poems❦ VIGNY ALFRED POEMES ANTIQUES ET MODERNES

Personal reflections during a historical conflict❦ Comte d’HAUSSONVILLE Mon JOURNAL PENDANT la GUERRE de 1870-1971

Poems on Land and Peasants❦ TERRE ET LES PAYSANS (POEMES CHOISIS)

Exploration of Parisian Heartbeat❦ Paris, Opération coeur de Paris. Préface de Jean Cocteau

A historical narrative❦ DURUY GEORGE LE GARDE DU CORPS 1885.

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