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%).

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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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East of Eden by Steinbeck, 1956❦ Steinbeck John A l’Est d’Eden, 1956

Spiritual Greatness and Moral Excellence❦ CARACCIOLI La Grandeur d’Ame 1762

A Countryside Gentleman's Tale❦ CHATEAUBRIAND MONSIEUR DES LOURDINES : HISTOIRE D’UN GENTILHOMME vélin/portrai

Monsieur Synthèse's Secrets❦ BOUSSENARD LES SECRETS DE MONSIEUR SYNTHESE

Piron’s Selected Works in Miniature, 1826❦ Piron oeuvres choisies de Piron 1826 mini

Medieval Chivalry and Platonic Love Mysteries❦ Mystères de la chevalerie et de l’amour platonique au Moyen Âge

Tarbes Cathedral illustrated guide and souvenir❦ tarbes Cathédrale de Tarbes Notre-Dame de la Sède : Guide album

Etching of a Hussar by P. Jazet❦ EAU-FORTE sur Papier vergé. ” UN HUSSARD “. signée dans la planche P. JAZ

Comprehensive Guide to Building Laws❦ ARCHITECTURE Manuel des lois du bâtiment 1870

Art Nouveau Young Woman with Bouquet❦ art nouveau jeune femme bouquet 1905 gaufrée

Geography of France and its Colonies❦ Colonies COURS DE GEOGRAPHIE METHODIQUE, LA FRANCE ET SES COLONIES 1910

Entertaining Guide with Menus and Table Décor Ideas❦ Plaisir de recevoir, des menus pour toutes les occasions, des idées originales..

Summary of Greek and Roman History❦ ABREGE DE L’HISTOIRE GRECQUE ET ROMAINE 1785

Le Havre Cavalcade Procession 1901❦ LE HAVRE 76 Sanvic jour de la cavalcade 1901 carte stéréo

Fashion: Latest Trends❦ MODE la dernière mode SAGER

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