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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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Exploration of a Penguin Island❦ ILE DES MANCHOTS – THE ISLAND OF PENGUINS

Literary Works from 1930❦ Valéry, Paul Littérature 1930 – nté sur ..

Plaster Medal 25 mm❦ Médaille en plâtre 25 mm

Selected Pages on Civil Liberty❦ Maistre Liberté Civile des Hommes-Pages choisies

Cinematic tale in illustrated format❦ SAILLANT Le Luco, Conte cinématographique.

Biographical and critical study of Léger❦ Léger 1962. Étude biographique et critique

Morality in Practice: A Collection of Memorable Facts❦ LA MORALE EN ACTION ou choix de faits mémorables chez ARDANT MARTIAL

Love and Faith❦ Amour et foi 1834

A tale of Antoine's wild adventures❦ René Benjamin. Antoine déchainé. ex sur pur fil

A charming snowy fairy tale❦ petite Fée des Neiges ill. de cambier et Duval

Art exploration by Miguel Buceta❦ Miguel Buceta Diafanne, 1994

The Adventures of Gil Blas❦ Le Sage Histoire de Gil Blas de Santillane 1857

Tragic themes by Caldwell❦ CALDWELL (Erskine). Terre tragiqueGallimard blanche

Novel exploring love and society❦ Octave Feuillet Julia de Trécoeur 1875

French Art in Dutch Collections❦ LE DESSIN FRANCAIS DANS LES COLLECTIONS HOLLANDAISES, ALBUM DES PLANCHES

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