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

Los Angeles - Rieder's Guide❦ LOS ANGELES Rieder

An Old River Boat and Its Crew❦ DAUDET La Belle Nivernaise, histoire d’un vieux bateau et de son équipage

Educational work for young ladies❦ Glatz Minona ouvrage destine à l’éducation des jeunes demoiselles 1832

Modern Openwork Techniques for Textiles❦ JOURS MODERNES A FILS TIRES – POUR LA LINGERIE, LA MODE, ET L’AMEUBLEMENT

Love in Soviet Russia - Personal Account❦ Russie Hélène Gosset Nitchevo ! l’amour en Russie soviètique avec envoi

The Taste of Ashes - Dedicated Copy❦ SABATIER ROBERT. LE GOUT DE LA CENDRE + dédicace

Overseas France Gala Highlights❦ Gala de la France d’outre-mer sous le haut patronage

Ceylon under British Rule in Exotic Splendor❦ Croisset Francis La féerie cingalaise. Ceylan avec les Anglais. demi-maroquin

Islands of the South Seas❦ Iles des mers du Sud

Diamond. Memories of Contemporary Literature❦ Le Diamant. Souvenirs de littérature contemporaine

Calvados and Dives-sur-Mer under Nazi occupation❦ Calvados et Dives-sur-Mer sous l’occupation 1940-1944.: La répression

Masterpieces of French and English Oratory❦ Éloquence Française et de la Tribune Anglaise 1843

History of the Constituent Assembly❦ LACRETELLE CHARLES Histoire de l’Assemblée Constituante 1831

Illustrated History of Gers' Main Towns❦ Gers Histoire illustrée des principales villes du GERS

Young travelers discovering France❦ FRANCE DEPPING Les jeunes voyageurs en France 1830

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