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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?

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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Flaubert’s Masterpieces in One Volume❦ Flaubert Madame Bovary + Salammbô (non coupés)

Louis IX and His Era❦ Saint-Louis et son temps

True France - First Edition❦ SAINT-YVES D’ALVEYDRE La France vraie EO

Ali Ben-Bekar and the Beautiful Schamsennahr❦ Mardrus Histoire d’Ali Ben-Bekar et de la belle Schamsennahr. Un Conte PIAZZA

Young Athlete❦ JOLINON LE JEUNE ATHLETE 1922

Ovid's Amours & Art of Love - Bécat Illustrated Pair❦ Curiosa OVIDE. Les Amours & l’art d’aimer ill-Bécat (la paire)

Imperial Tapestry Manufactures History❦ Gobelins Notice historique sur les manufactures impériales des Gobelins 1853

A Pictorial Guide to Paris❦ Paris en miniature guide pittoresque de voyageur 1858

The Planter's Son - Adventure across British and American colonies❦ Maurice Champagne – A.Raynolt. Le Fils du Planteur

Michael Hamson Oceanic Art 2018

Illustrated History of Gers' Main Towns❦ Gers Histoire illustrée des principales villes du GERS

Proust's Inner Struggle: Critical Essay❦ PROUST “Le drame de Marcel Proust” MASSIS

Heroic Life of Fighter Ace Guynemer❦ As aviation BORDEAUX Henry VIE HEROIQUE DE GUYNEMER 1918

Javotte and the Beautiful Hurdy-Gurdy Player's Rise❦ Javotte ou la jolie vielleuse parvenue 1800 l’Egypte sauvée ou Joseph vendu par

A tribute to Proust❦ Proust FERNANDEZ, Ramon. A la gloire de… Proust

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