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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La Dépêche Almanac - 44th Year❦ ALMANACH DE LA DEPECHE, 44e ANNEE, 1913

The Arkadin Mystery: A Novel❦ WELLES, Orson. Monsieur Arkadin. Roman

The Peasant Soldier: Revolutionary and Consulate Episode❦ CHARRUE Le paysan soldat : épisode de la Révolution et du Consulat

Lion Hunt Adventure by Gérard & Doré❦ Chasse au Lion 1855 Gustave Doré

Polynesia: A French Exploration of the Pacific❦ DORSENNE (Jean), FAURE (Urbain) Polynésie

Lyric New Year's Gifts, Anacreontic Poetry 1782❦ ÉTRENNES Lyriques, anacréontiques 1782

Molière's Troupe and the Corneille Brothers in Rouen 1658❦ Molière Troupe de Molière et les deux Corneilles a Rouen en 1658

Tales from the city walls❦ KIPLING Rudyard SUR LE MUR DE LA VILLE EO

Secret Memoirs of the Republic of Letters❦ Mémoires secrets de la république des lettres ou le théâtre de la vérité

Shipwrecks and Remnants❦ Prudhomme Sully Epaves 1908

Sonnets to Don Juan with Author's Dedication❦ Godoy Armand Sonnets pour Don Juan Condition + dédicace

Fenosa: The Permanence of Human Form❦ Fenosa: Perennité de la figure humaine

Seven Swords Unsheathed - Exhibition Catalog 1958❦ TOYEN (Marie Cerminova). Toyen. Les sept épées hors du fourreau 1958

Children’s album of France’s natural wonders❦ Album des enfants, ou Beautés et merveilles de la nature en France,Morel

Toulouse and regional faience art❦ faïence de Toulouse et de sa région

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