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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.

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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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DAUDET La Doulou (La Douleur), 1887–1895. Le Trésor d'Arlatan❦ DAUDET La Doulou (La Douleur), 1887-1895. Le Trésor d’Arlatan

Vigny Stello Les Consultations du Docteur noir

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Works of J.F. Ducis 1824❦ Oeuvres de J.F. Ducis 1824

BUCK Pearl GIRARD-MOND Vent d'Est Vent d'Ouest illustrated by Girard Mond❦ BUCK Pearl GIRARD-MOND Vent d’Est Vent d’Ouest illustré par Girard Mond

Xavier Delcourt Ouverture de la bouche❦ DELCOURT Xavier Ouverture de la bouche.

Madame... My Banker❦ Madame…mon banquier

Fonclose, practical guide to ladies' crafts❦ Fonclose, guide pratique des travaux de dames

Espagnol-Anglais & Anglais-Espagnol Dictionnaires Poucet 40 x 58 mm❦ espagnol-français & français-espagnol dictionnaires Poucet 40 x 58 mm.

Loire TREASURES OF THE LOIRE VALLEY 204 sumptuous heliogravure photographs❦ Loire TRESORS DU VAL DE Loire 204 somptueuses photos en héliogravures

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AYME MARCEL. LA JUMENT VERTE Gallimard Blanche

BERNANOS National Library❦ BERNANOS Bibliothèque nationale

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