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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Floral Composition with Vase❦ canivet composition floral 135 x 170 mm.

French Monarchy in 1822❦ Monarchie 1822 de la monarchie en France

Final Love - Numbered Holland Paper Edition❦ OHNET Dernier amour…. 1889 sur papier hollande numéroté

Morés and the Stanzas: Symbolist Poetry❦ Moréas et les Stances

Belle Époque Pop-Up Postcard with Mechanical Scene❦ POP UP carte postale à système BELLE EPOQUE authentique 105 x 74 mm.

Lubrication Theory and Bearing Calculation❦ Étude de la lubrification et calcul des paliers : Lois théoriques 1954

The Drum of Wattignies: Historical Novel❦ Révolution Tambour de Wattignies

Knight of Faublas - Steel-engraved edition❦ LOUVET Histoire du Chevalier de Faublas. Ornée de vignettes gravées sur acier

Literary correspondence between two giants❦ Gide, André Valéry, Paul CORRESPONDANCE: (1890-1942) SP

Illustrated pipe with 157 documents❦ Pipe illustré de 157 documents

Education and Guidance for Young Women❦ CAMPAN (Jeanne). De l’éducation suivi de Conseils aux jeunes filles 1826

Texaco Corporate History with Photographs❦ PETROL TEXACO. Texaco. A Picture Story. The Texas Company 1931

Migeon Atlas with 39 Maps circa 1840❦ Atlas Migeon 39 cartes vers 1840

A Moroccan Journey❦ THARAUD Jérome et Jean Rabat ou Les heures marocaines + dédicace

Pilgrimage Annual 1940❦ ALMANACH DU PELERIN 1940

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