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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Original charcoal artwork❦ Fusain original 48,5 x 63 cm.

French galleries in Oloron❦ Oloron rue chanzy galeries françaises 1905

A Wonderful Journey Through Sweden❦ Lagerlöf Selma Le Merveilleux Voyage de Nils Holgerson à Travers La Suède

Ancient tapestries from 16th to 18th centuries❦ Belles tapisseries anciennes 1919 des XVIe, XVIIe & XVIIIe siècles

Photographs by Doisneau❦ Robert Doisneau Galerie Claude Bernard 2000

Comprehensive guide to picturesque Belgium❦ Belgique pittoresque guide le plus complet Claassen 1870

Artists and Printmakers of Les Sablet❦ Les Sablet. Peintres, graveurs et dessinateurs

Rousseau's tale of love and letters❦ CAZIN ROUSSEAU Jean-Jacques La nouvelle Héloïse ou Lettres de deux amans 1781

Theological insights on societal duties❦ Examen raisonné ou décisions théologiques sur les devoirs et les pêchés.. 1844

Primitive Architecture Overview❦ Architecture primitive 1980

Pléiade Anthology 1928❦ NOUVEAU LIVRE DE LA PLEIADE 1928

Bègles: 33 Salt Warehouses❦ Bègles 33 chais SALIN

Southwest Aero Club Squadron Glider Flight 1932❦ AAERO CLUB DU SUD OUEST ESCADRILLE MOUILLARD LE PLANEUR PYLA PLAGE EN VOL 1932

Drawing utility discourse with Mr. Brême❦ Dialogue avec Monsieur Brême sur l’ utilité du Dessin. CANSON

Belle Époque illustrated by Léon Dax❦ Belle époque Léon Dax

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