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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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Our Antiquarian Books Catalog

GAUCHER Roland THE FINANCES OF THE CHURCH IN FRANCE❦ GAUCHER Roland LES FINANCES DE L’EGLISE DE FRANCE

The Visitor of the Sick and Afflicted 1846❦ LE VISITEUR DES MALADES ET DES AFFLIGES 1846 indications des passages de –

Miguel Buceta Diafanne, 1994

Danton and Politics, 1880❦ Danton et la politique, 1880

Almanach Littéraire ou Étrennes d'Apollon 1804❦ Almanach Littéraire ou Etrennes d’Apollon 1804

Amour et foi 1834

bibliothèque des dimanches: Vie de Gustave-Adolphe 1864❦ bibliothèque des dimanche vie de Gustave Adolphe 1864

MONTMORENCY Its Church, Its History 1938❦ MONTMORENCY Son Église, Son Histoire 1938

Natural and Artificial Oils❦ Pétroles Naturel et Artificiels

Works Selected of Bernard 1816❦ OEUVRES CHOISIES DE BERNARD 1816

Medal in plaster, Splendor Rei Novalis, 41 mm❦ Médaille en plâtre splendor rei novalis 41 mm

LEROUX La guerre chimique 1932

The Potager of the King 1998❦ LE POTAGER DU ROI 1998

TOUCHAGUES En dessinant l'époque 1954❦ TOUCHAGUES En dessinant l’époque 1954

Saint Pierre Fourier in his time❦ Saint Pierre Fourier en son temps.

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