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?

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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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Women in the 17th century: adversaries and advocates❦ Femme La femme au XVIIe siècle, ses ennemis et ses défenseurs.

Benefits of Christian Religion - Historical Effects❦ Bienfaits de La Religion Chretienne 1823

Letters reflecting life in the mountains❦ Barthou, Louis Promenades autour de ma vie : lettres de la montagne EO

A Pictorial Guide to Paris❦ Paris en miniature guide pittoresque de voyageur 1858

Napoleon: Arts and History Gallery - Steel Engravings 1836❦ Napoléon galerie des arts et de l’histoire 1836

November 1919 - Issue 53❦ Oeuvre 1919 novembre 53 ème fascicule

The Planter's Son - Adventure across British and American colonies❦ Maurice Champagne – A.Raynolt. Le Fils du Planteur

Dictionary of Origins and Inventions❦ Nouveau dictionnaire des origines, inventions et découvertes 1827

Analysis of Absolution Delay❦ absolution TRAITE DU DELAI DE L’ABSOLUTION, OU L’ON EXAMINE SI L’ON DOIT 1756

Moral and Satirical Reflection❦ L’Ecouteur aux portes, petite revue morale et satyrique

Sacerdotal Teachings of Chrysostom❦ Sacerdoce de S. Iean Chrysostome 1650

Curiosa: Memoirs of a French Marquis❦ Curiosa Les sonnettes ou mémoires de Monsieur le marquis d’****

Classic satire of Victorian society❦ Dickens Mr Pickwick ill-Noury

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