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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?

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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Autographed Letter by Daniel Halévy❦ Daniel Halévy belle lettre autographe signée

Original Edition of a Nautical Adventure❦ Wells les pirates de la mer EO

Contemporary Portraits of Writers, Painters, Sculptors and Dramatists❦ Théophile Gautier Portraits contemporains Littérateurs-Peintres-Sculpteurs-Artis

White and Black Magic in India❦ inde Magie blanche et magie noire aux Indes

The Father - Signed Dedication Copy❦ Perrin André Le père + dédicace

Art and Biscuits - Advertising History 1897-1914❦ biscuit L’ART ET LES BISCUITS – LA PUBLICITE DE LA FIRME…

Dangerous Liaisons: Collected Letters & Moral Instruction❦ Curiosa Laclos Les liaisons dangereuses ou lettres recueillies ..

Motoring in Early 1900s Society❦ Monsieur, Madame et l’auto 1907

Natural History for Youth❦ BUFFON Histoire naturelle racontée a la jeunesse ou exposé des insectes

Handwritten autograph postcard by Henri Bergson❦ Henri Bergson belle carte autographe manuscrite

Complete Works of Régnier with Viollet-le-Duc’s Commentaries❦ RÉGNIER Mathurin OEUVRES COMPLÈTES Viollet Leduc 1853

History of Saint-Amable Abbey in Riom❦ Abbaye de Saint-Amable de Riom

SAVIEM SM6-8 Maintenance Guide❦ SAVIEM SM6, SM7, SM8 conduite et entretien

Parisian novel of intrigue and society❦ CLARETIE (Jules). Le prince Zilah. Roman Parisien. Illustrations de L. Tinayre.

Diesel Engine Manual for Drivers and Mechanics❦ Diesel PRATIQUE DU MOTEUR DIESEL POUR CONDUCTEUR ET MECANICIEN 1959

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