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).

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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Our Antiquarian Books Catalog

Deceptive Hopes by Michel DÉON❦ DÉON (Michel) Les trompeuses espérances + dédicace

Five Serigraph Prints - Traditional Crafts❦ serigraphie 5 planches sur papier fort LES VIEUX METIERS

Selected Historical Narratives for Youth Education❦ BEAUMONT (Jeanne-Marie) Traits détachés de l’histoire 1825

Theatre in Freedom - First Edition 1888❦ Hugo Théâtre en liberté EO 1888

Exploring Earth Architecture❦ Architectures de terre: Atouts et enjeux d’un matériau de construction méconnu

Flaubert’s Masterpieces in One Volume❦ Flaubert Madame Bovary + Salammbô (non coupés)

Letters of Louis de Montalte❦ Pascal B. Les provinciales, ou lettres de Louis de Montalte 1820

Cézanne by Gustave Coquiot❦ PAUL CÉZANNE par G. Coquiot

Louis IX and His Era❦ Saint-Louis et son temps

Valdor and the Ingenious Fanchette❦ Valdor L’Ingénieuse Fanchette, Illustrations en couleurs de Henry Morin 1931

Religious Soul Elevated to Perfection Through Inner Life❦ AME RELIGIEUSE ELEVEE A LA PERFECTION PAR LES EXERCICES DE LA VIE INTERIEURE

St. Peter's Basilica: Vatican History❦ Vatican Saint-Pierre de Rome. Histoire de la basilique vaticane 1900

Comic novel of bourgeois life and manners❦ FURETIERE Le roman bourgeois. Ouvrage comique

Political prisoner in Tsarist Russia❦ Russie Grigouri GUERCHOUNI Dans les cachots de Nicolas II

Gandhi at Work: Autobiography Continued❦ Gandhi à l’oeuvre suite de sa vie écrite par lui-même 1934

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