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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%).

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?

Accepted Answer

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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Photographic work of Maurice Druon❦ MAURICE DRUON 130 x 170 mm. photo argentique

Early 20th-century child photograph❦ PHOTO ARGENTIQUE ENFANT vers 1900

Historic photograph by Etienne Carjat❦ Photo ancienne 65 x 105 mm.

Folkloric attire from Algeria❦ Alger tenues folkloriques 14 x 11 cm.

Historic photo of a woman❦ Photo ancienne femme 106 x 162 mm.

Historical Photo of Salzburg❦ Photo ancienne 165 x 110 mm.

Photograph of Maurice Druon❦ Maurice DRUON 90 x 123 mm. photo argentique

Historical Photo of General Maillard❦ Photo ancienne GENERAL MAILLARD 170 x 105 mm. + dédicace

Original Photographer's Dedication❦ Espagne 1910 couple PHOTOGRAPHIE ORIGINALE Madrid dédicacée

Vintage Academy Member Portrait❦ Photo ancienne ACADEMICIEN 160 x 200 mm.

Le Havre and Port Jérôme, 1907 - Stereoview Cards (2)❦ LE HAVRE Port Jérôme 1907 carte stéréo x 2

Etretat cliffs and needle - stereoscopic postcards❦ ETRETAT 76 LA FALAISE ET L’AIGUILLE cartes postales stéréo LL

Le Havre Flower Festival 1901❦ LE HAVRE 2 A la fête des fleurs 1901 2 x cartes stéréo

A historical photo of Le Havre❦ LE HAVRE rue Guillemard 1906 photo stéréo

Unknown Painter Portrait, circa 1891❦ artiste peintre vers 1891 à identifier photographie originale 13 x 18 cm.

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