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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General Fricassier - Comic sketches❦ Nadar Sta 1882 Le Général Fricassier

Gypsy Song and Passion❦ RAYMOND ESCHOLIER SANG GITANE

The Dreyfus Affair: Historical Account❦ affaire Dreyfus Reinach HISTOIRE DE L’AFFAIRE DREYFUS + dédicaces

Aubusson Tapestries & Carpets from Hamot Manufacture❦ tapis et tapisseries Hamot manufacture d’Aubusson atelier de peinture

Swiss Family Robinson - Shipwreck Survival Tale❦ WYSS Le Robinson suisse, ou récit d’un père de famille jeté par un naufrage 1837

Complete Works of J. F. Ducis - Miniature Edition❦ DUCIS Oeuvres de J. F. Ducis 1826 mini Bibliothèque en Miniature

Violette Nozières - Poems, Drawings, Letters & Documents❦ Violette Nozières. Poèmes, Dessins, Correspondance, Documents

Journey through the South of France❦ Stendhal LE DIVAN Martineau Voyage dans le midi de la France

Memoirs of Napoleon's Minister❦ Napoléon Mémoires de M. de Bourienne, Ministre d’Etat; sur Napoléon 1829

Historical overview of Saint Denis❦ Monjoie de Saint Denis, la bastide et ses environs 47

Treatise on Intolerance❦ Intolérance MOTIER ROMAIN TRAITE DE L’INTOLERANCE

Five colored prints by Roubille❦ 5 estampes en couleurs de Roubille

Unusual Tales of French Desert Islands❦ Histoires insolites des îles désertes Françaises – Dominique Charvin

Cocteau's Academy Reception Discourse❦ Cocteau JEAN/MAUROIS ANDRE DISCOURS DE RECEPTION DE M. JEAN COCTEAU + dédicaces

Porto-Riche handwritten autograph letter❦ Porto Riche belle lettre autographe manuscrite

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