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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

Stomach and intestinal health guide❦ Hygiène de l’estomac et des intestins

Comprehensive French Grammar❦ Grammaire Landais, Napoléon. Grammaire de Napoléon Landais. Résumé général..1835

Lenten Sermons Collection❦ petit carême de Massillon 1824

French Language Synonyms Dictionary❦ Synonymes Lafaye, B Dictionnaire des Synonymes de La Langue Francaise 1858

Reprography techniques and practical applications❦ Technique de la reprographie et ses applications Pratiques

Bronze Age pottery excavation study❦ The excavation of tell beit Mirsim

The Green Mare - A Rural Fantasy❦ AYME MARCEL. LA JUMENT VERTE Gallimard blanche

Coinage and Currency Through History❦ monnaie PORTEOUS Les Monnaies 1965

Four Classic French Dramas: Harmental, Royal Jewels & London Mysteries❦ Drame chevalier d’Harmental Dumas, Joyaux de la reine, mystères de Londres 1849

Paris Commune: Place Vendôme to Roquette❦ La Place Vendôme et la Roquette 1871

Colonel du Mazel - Mexico❦ colonel du Mazel H. Prost 1933

The Exploits of the Bailiff de Suffren❦ SUFFREN LECOMTE Les Prouesses du Bailli de Suffren EO

French Rural Antics: The Deputy's Visit❦ GAULOISERIES FRANCAISES A LA CAMPAGNE “visite du député”

Natural and artificial petroleum❦ Pétroles Naturel et Artificiels

French Marine Troops History 1622-1984❦ Troupes de marine – 1622-1984 TDM

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