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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%).

Question 3

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).

Question 4

What is your return policy?

Accepted Answer

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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Understanding the Hittites❦ Ce que nous savons des Hittites 1939

Travelers' Views of America❦ L’AMERIQUE D’APRES LES VOYAGEURS LES PLUS CELEBRES 1859

A tale of nobility and ambition❦ HERVIEU LE PETIT DUC 1896

Reflections and Writings by a Former Minister❦ Souvenirs, Opignions et Ecrits du Duc de Gaëte, ancien Ministre

Geography of Calvados Department❦ Calvados Joanne***Géographie du département..14

Rabelais' Sixth Book of Pantagruel❦ Rabelais Le sixiesme livre des haultz faitz et dictz de Pantagruel 1933

A tale of youthful authorship❦ L’auteur de quinze ans ou la croix de Marie 1858

Plaster Medal, 54 mm❦ Médaille en plâtre 54 mm.

Paleography and Continental Evolution❦ paléographie. Essai sur l’évolution des continents et des océan Raymond FUR..

Plaster Medal of Unique Shape❦ Médaille en plâtre 26 x 17 mm

Strasbourg Port Overview❦ Strasbourg LE PORT DE STRASBOURG + plan couleur

Uganda's Black Martyrs - Fiftieth Anniversary❦ Les martyrs noirs de l’Ouganda

The Frick Collection – Handbook of Paintings

Geography of Seine and Marne❦ Seine et MARNE 1907 -Adolphe Joanne*** GEOGRAPHIe 77

France's Policy under Soviet Influence❦ URSS LA FRANCE AU ORDRE D’UN CADAVRE par M. Druon le zombi URSS omniprésent

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