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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%).

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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).

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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?

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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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Hunt in Coucy Forest, Pack Arrival❦ chasse à courre en passe-forêt de Coucy arrivée de la meute 1906

Parisian Skies: Art and Joy from Montmartre❦ PARIS Heaven Art and Fun Le Ciel Paris-Montmartre

Ste-Foy-la-Grande: Place des Victoires & Rue de la République❦ STE-FOY-LA-GRANDE – La Place des Victoires et la Rue de la République

Stereo photo of Le Havre, Bléville 1927❦ LE HAVRE Bléville 1927 photo stéréo

Hand-painted souvenir fan with floral motif❦ éventail rehaussé à la peinture 90 x 30 mm. Souvenir d’un coeur ami et dévoué

Gérardmer 1988: Schlucht Pass Railway Views❦ Gérardmer 88 le col de la Schlucht

Convict Escort from Ship to Fortress on Île de Ré❦ BAGNE Ile de Ré St MARTIN, Escorte de Forçats Du Bateau à La Citadelle

Vimy Ridge - Canadian Trench Frontline Views❦ VIMY RIDGE – Tranchée canadienne 1ère ligne 12 vues

Cardboard creation for tobacco shop❦ Azy Cher le bureau de tabac

Casablanca 1910/1911: Three Stereoscopic Views of Women's Charm❦ femme Charme féminin CASABLANCA 1910/1911 3 stéréo

Nantes and its transporter bridge❦ Nantes la nacelle du pont transbordeur

Art Nouveau floral model study❦ modèle aux fleurs blanches ART NOUVEAU

Saint-Sulpice-laurière station and depot in 1910❦ Saint-Sulpice-laurière la gare- le dépot 1910

Military chaplains in Fez, Morocco❦ aumoniers militaires à Fez MAROC

Old Marseille: 13 Rue de la Rose, 1903❦ VIEUX MARSEILLE 13 rue de la rose 1903

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