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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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Cultivation of Poplar Trees❦ Peuplier La culture du peuplier

Travel observations in China❦ Chine CHITTY : EN CHINE, CHOSES VUES

The Trials of Sophie by Ségur❦ Ségur Castelli, Horace Les Malheurs de Sophie

Biography of Général Weygand❦ WEYGAND TURENNE Général

A unique look at identity and art❦ Arthur CRAVAN ” J’étais cigare “

Roman Taurobolium, Lamps and Ceramics from Lectoure❦ Lectoure Tauroboles, lampes romaines et céramiques romaines GERS

Administrative and Commercial Yearbook of Gers Department❦ Gers 1963 Annuaire administratif, statistique, historique et commercial GERS 32

Dutch painter Gerard de Lairesse❦ Gérard de Lairesse (1640-1711) le “Poussin hollandais”

Gers Department Administrative & Commercial Yearbook❦ Gers 1954 Annuaire administratif, statistique, historique et commercial GERS 32

A journey through the waterways❦ Peniche voyage aux longs jours La batellerie 1960

Coastal Exploration of Normandy❦ LITTORAL DE LA FRANCE – Côtes Normandes

The Three Kingdoms of Nature❦ DELILLE (Abbé Jacques) Les trois règnes de la nature 1809

Alphabetical Index of a Noteworthy Magazine❦ Charton Le Magasin Pittoresque 1833-1852 Table Alphabétique &

Literary exploration of Corsica❦ CORSE Découverte littéraire de la Corse

Floating city and blockaders' adventures❦ VERNE Une ville flottante, Les forceurs de blocus, Aventures de 3 Russes HETZEL

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