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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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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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VENDEUVRE Philippe de Journal de la joie. + author's inscription❦ VENDEUVRE Philippe de Journal de la joie. + envoi de l’auteur

The Book and its Friends September 1946 No. 11❦ LE LIVRE ET SES AMIS septembre 1946 n°11

The Book and its Friends April 1946 no. 6❦ LE LIVRE ET SES AMIS avril 1946 n°6

Letter to André Gillon on the Conditions for Success in Bookselling❦ Lettre à André Gillon sur les conditions du succès en librairie

Paul & Virginia and Elizabeth 1851 Paul & Virginia and the exiles of Siberia❦ Paul & Virginia and Elizabeth 1851 Paul & Virginia and the exiles of Siberia

Muslim Lady M. W. Montagu During the Embassy to Constantinople 1822❦ Musulman Lady M. W. Montagu During The Embassy To Constantinople 1822

Evenings in Rome 1836❦ LES SOIREES ROMAINES 1836

The Life of a Soldier❦ AMICIS LA VIE MILITAIRE

Scorpions STOCK 1944

Police RAYNAUD, Ernest. The Intimate Life of Police Stations. 1926❦ police RAYNAUD, Ernest La vie intime des commissariats. 1926

LUCIEN-GRAUX. Destin. (Pour les amis du docteur Lucien-Graux, 24.) 1949❦ LUCIEN-GRAUX. Destin. (Pour les amis du docteur Lucien-Graux, 24.) 1949

Bourgeois de Paris 1941

Plaster medal 56 mm❦ Médaille en plâtre 56 mm.

GYP La Dame de Saint-Leu 1924❦ GYP LA DAME DE ST-LEU 1924

Emilie Carpentier, Tout seul!❦ Carpentier (Emilie) Tout seul!

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