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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Our Antiquarian Books Catalog

Letters to an Aspiring Music Lover❦ MINVIELLE Dr Edmond MUSIQUE. SANS PORTEE. Lettres à un Apprenti Dilettante 1932

Steinlen Retrospective Exhibition Catalog❦ Steinlen Rétrospective 1960-1961 Maison de la Pensée Française

Belle Époque greeting fan with floral motifs❦ Colombe BELLE EPOQUE heureux anniversaire 1905

Le Havre, Gambetta Square 1907 - Stereoview Cards (2)❦ LE HAVRE place Gambetta 1907 carte stéréo x 2

Military Geography of Central Europe❦ NIOX Géographie militaire. Europe Centrale :Allemagne, Hollande et Danemark 1881

A descent into human suffering and isolation❦ BARBUSSE L’ENFER/ vélin nté

A Parisian Boy's Adventures Across the Ocean❦ BOUSSENARD Aventures d’un gamin de Paris à travers l’Océanil lus- Férat

Postal and Telegraph Directory 1909❦ Almanach des postes et des télégraphes 1909 lot et Garonne délit de chasse

Detective Adventures & The Young Sailor❦ Champagne, Maurice Aventures d’un détective. Le petit Mousse. 1929

Chronicles of French Decadence❦ Rochefort (Henri), Chroniques : Les Français de la décadence 1885

Brittany travel guide, 1880❦ Bretagne JOANNE FRANCE BRETAGNE 1880

Orne Region and Its Historical Heritage❦ L’Orne . et son histoire 1963

Russian and Soviet Theatre Insights❦ Russie THEATRE RUSSE ET SOVIETIQUE

Autographed Letter by HALEVY❦ Halevy Lettre autographe

Lapalisse: National Street, the Shield Hotel and Castle❦ Lapalisse Rue Nationale, L´Hôtel de l´écu et le Château

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