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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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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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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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Mademoiselle Chou-Chou by G. Planty, 1909❦ PLANTY G. MADEMOISELLE CHOU-CHOU 1909

Physiognomy What the physiognomy reveals, cranial bumps, instincts...❦ physionomie Ce que révèle la physionomie, les bosses du crane, les instincts…

Henri, Count of Paris, Entre Français❦ HENRI, COMTE DE PARIS, ENTRE FRANCAIS

Physiology of Human Work 1946❦ Physiologie du travail humain 1946

POMPIER: The Fabulous American Fire Engines❦ POMPIER les Fabuleux Véhicules d’ Incendie Américains

Centre Pompidou: Musée National d’Art Moderne Paintings and Sculptures, Lagei...❦ Centre Pompidou : musée national d’art moderne Peintures et sculptures, Lagei…

Poets, the child poets, illustrated by Kolnik, 1949❦ poètes les enfants poètes illustré par Kolnik 1949

collaboration SAINT-BONNET Georges Pierre Laval, Homme d'Etat❦ collaboration SAINT-BONNET Georges Pierre Laval, Homme d’Etat

L'Anti-Radoteur, or Le Petit Philosophe Moderne, 1785❦ radoteur L’ANTI – RADOTEUR, OU LE PETIT PHILOSOPHE MODERNE 1785

Good little boys, stories for youth❦ bons petits garçons, histoires pour la Jeunesse

How to Choose and Manage One's Investments? 1913❦ Comment choisir comment gérer ses placements? 1913

BASTIANI ANGE IRIS 1970

AICARD BENJAMINE, Les Deux Étreintes Daudet❦ AICARD BENJAMINE les deux étreintes Daudet

Marquis Antonio de Hoyos y Vinent Le Monstre Veuve

Ségur, Le Mauvais génie, Bibliothèque rose, 1914❦ Ségur Le Mauvais génie Bibliothèque rose, 1914

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