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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?

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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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Gogol, Nikolai Vasilievich Taras Bulba❦ GOGOL ianovski Tarass-Boulba

Bernard Works of Bernard 1802 70 x 91 mm. Miniature❦ Bernard Oeuvres de Bernard 1802 70 x 91 mm. Miniature

COCU MAGNIFIQUE. THREE-ACT PLAY❦ COCU MAGNIFIQUE. PIECE EN TROIS ACTES

Droleries poétiques - Merry Tales and Facetiae 1850❦ Droleries poétiques – Contes joyeux et facéties 1850

Louis BARRON Les fleuves de France: La Seine Illustrated❦ Louis BARRON Les fleuves de France La Seine ILLUSTRE

André Maurois, Journal d'un tour en Amérique latine + inscribed dedication❦ MAUROIS, André JOURNAL D’UN TOUR EN AMÉRIQUE LATINE + dédicace

russe-anglais & français-anglais miniature 38 x 54 mm❦ russe-français & français-russe minuscule 38 x 54 mm.

Max Ernst A l'intérieur de la vue❦ Max Ernst “A l’intérieur de la vue

Paul Margueritte, La mouche, 1893❦ MARGUERITTE (Paul) La mouche 1893

Une relève. EO + dedication❦ THARAUD Une relève. EO + dédicace

Plaster medal 36 mm❦ Médaille en plâtre 36 mm.

monnaie PORTEOUS Les Monnaies 1965

Russian-French & French-Russian miniature 40 x 59 mm❦ russe-français & français-russe minuscule 40 x 59 mm.

menuiserie. (Souze) Delagrave, collection Les Arts de... Havard❦ menuiserie.(Souze) Delagrave, collection “les arts de..HAVARD

The illustrations and celebrities of the 19th century❦ Les illustrations et les célébrités du XIX° siècle

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