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).

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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

Victorian-era satire on English society❦ Anglais THÉLEM Messieurs les Anglais SERGIUS dédicacé

Memoirs of a 1840s Political Prisoner❦ Mémoires d´un Prisonnier d´État 1840

Biart’s Hummingbird Valley, 1896❦ cartonnage BIART LA VALLEE DES COLIBRIS 1896

1713 Treatise on Public Prayer and Sacramental Preparation❦ Traittez sur la prière publique et sur les dispositions pour offrir 1713

Siberian Bear and Miss Quatre-Épingles❦ Stahl & Marco-Wovzoc L’Ours de Sibérie et Mademoiselle HETZEL

New Testament in 19th-century French binding❦ TESTAMENT de notre Seigneur JESUS-CHRIST.1860 3 vol Techener

Victorian-era Parisian women's prison novel❦ Femme MAISON CENTRALE DE FEMMES-FIN DE LA SERIE DES MYSTERES MONDAINS 1875

Vadé Complete Works with Notated Airs, 1777❦ Vadé ŒUVRES COMPLÈTES de VADÉ 1777 cazin

Woman who returned to Africa illustrated by Serveau❦ femme qui était retournée en Afrique illustré par Serveau

1899 Bibliophile’s Almanac❦ Almanach du bibliophile pour l’année 1899

Clérambon illustrated by Monier❦ MAINDRON Maurice M. de Clérambon illustré par Monier

Camoin: Life and Work❦ Camoin, sa vie, son oeuvre

Praise of the French Bourgeoisie❦ JOHANNET RENE ELOGE DU BOURGEOIS FRANCAIS

The Captain Fracasse by Théophile Gautier❦ Gautier, Théophile. Le Capitaine Fracasse 1917

Prehistoric State Formation❦ Evolution of the Prehistoric State

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