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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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The Forced Loan. 1923❦ L’Emprunt forcé. 1923

Plaidoyer de Mademoiselle de Gracieux de La Coste, 1807❦ Plaidoyer de Mademoiselle de Gracieux de La Coste,1807

Astyanax preceded by Les Incongruités❦ PIEYRE DE MANDIARGUES Astyanax précédé de Les Incongruités ..

The Father Lebonnard, a drama in four acts, 1889❦ Le père Lebonnard, drame en quatre actes 1889

The Two Illegitimate Daughters, or Fortune and Misfortune 1812❦ Les deux filles naturelles ou bonheur et malheur 1812

Mauclair Camille Êtreindre❦ Mauclair Camille Etreindre

Kipling Rudyard Just So Stories❦ KIPLING RUDYARD NOUVEAUX CONTES DES COLLINES EO

Massoilier Episodes normands, followed by Un enfant and Possession d'Émilie❦ MASSOULIER Episodes normands, suivi d’Un enfant et de Possession d’Emilie

MUSÉE CERNUSCHI – A STROLL THROUGH THE CHINESE COLLECTIONS❦ MUSEE CERNUSCHI – PROMENADE DANS LES COLLECTIONS CHINOISES

GIDE, ANDRÉ Découvrons HENRI MICHAUX GALLIMARD 1941❦ GIDE,ANDRÉ DÉCOUVRONS HENRI MICHAUD GALLIMARD 1941

Jocelyn by Alphonse de Lamartine, Journal found in a village priest's possession, 1875❦ LAMARTINE Jocelyn Journal trouvé chez un curé de village 1875

JEUNESSE DE LA GRANDE MADEMOISELLE (1627-1652)

Valery Larbaud. In the Colours of Rome❦ LARBAUD (Valery). Aux couleurs de Rome

Traité de la versification 1811

Passion Grand Froid: The History of French Ice Cream from 1960 to 1998 by Findus, Nestlé❦ Passion Grand Froid L’histoire de France Glaces Findus de 1960 à 1998 Nestlé

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