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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

Medieval life in Nogent-le-Rotrou❦ Le roman des nogentais des origines à la guerre de cent ans

Physical Education and Harmony of Movements❦ EDUCATION PHYSIQUE DE LA JEUNE DEMENY G. EDUCATION ET HARMONIE DES MOUVEMENTS-

Exploring the Art of Ancient Spain❦ Espagne L’art et civilisation de l’Espagne antique: Les ibères

Gascogne Works in Occitan Language❦ Gascogne LAS PAPILHôTOS texte gascon

Exhibition catalogue for Juan Gris❦ GRIS (Juan) Catalogue d’exposition. Juan Gris 1974

A five-act comedy in verse❦ PONSARD La Bourse. Comédie en cinq actes en vers. 1856

Map of the Bavarian and Allgäu Alps❦ Karte der Bairischen & Algäuer Alpen 75 x 51 cm 1/250000

Lucien Gougy's Library - Third Part, 1934❦ Bibliothèque de M. Lucien Gougy, ancien libraire 1934

A debate on Romanticism❦ MAURRAS Charles / TAILHEDE Raymond de la Un débat sur le Romantisme

Genealogy: A comprehensive guide❦ AUBLET La Généalogie 1991

Love and Faith - Religious Novel❦ TURQUETY EDOUARD AMOUR ET FOI 1834 mini

Lamiel - Rare numbered edition on laid paper❦ STENDHAL Lamiel 1926

Sacred to Love and Sorrow❦ Barrès (Maurice) Amori et Dolori sacrum

Cold Light - Numbered Limited Edition❦ MAC ORLAN, Pierre SOUS LA LUMIÈRE FROIDE numéroté,

FIGA Tool Catalog 1953❦ Outillage FIGA Toulouse 1953

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