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?

Accepted Answer

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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Soldering for Everyone 1953❦ soudure LE BRASAGE A LA PORTEE DE TOUS 1953

Napoleon’s Veterans’ Memoirs, 1960❦ GROGNARDS DE LA GRANDE ARMEE 1960

Gourmont’s reflections on La Bruyère’s Characters❦ Remy de Gourmont commentaires Extrait des Caractères de La Bruyère 1921 Dufy

From the Rhine to Niagara: Historical and Artistic Impressions❦ AFRIQUE Du Rhin au Niagara. Pages d’histoire et impressions d’art

Jean-Michel Benjamin Péret biography❦ GOUTIER JEAN MICHEL BENJAMIN PERET

19th-century religious photograph of France❦ coeur de Jésus, SAUVEZ LA FRANCE photo argentique 13,5 x 21,5 cm

Christian Reflections from Scriptures❦ Pensées chrétiennes tirées de l’écriture sainte 1732 MINI

Hendaye: A Basque Town's History❦ Hendaye – son histoire BASQUE

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