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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?

Accepted Answer

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?

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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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CLASTRES, Église & Rue de Chapitre❦ CLASTRES église & rue de chapitre

curiosa Madonna Vade Retro, 1992 Photographs Steven Meisel❦ curiosa Madonna Vade Retro, 1992 Photographies Steven Meisel

VITESSE LAVEDAN La vie courante

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

Translator dictionary Lilliput German French English miniature 36 × 50 mm❦ traducteur dict. lilliput Deutsch franzosich english minuscule 36 x 50 mm.

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Camel Life: The Desert Vessel❦ VIE DE CHAMEAU le vaisseau du désert

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