Question 1

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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Mushroom identification, cultivation and cooking guide❦ champignon RECONNAITRE – CULTIVER – CUISINER – LES CHAMPIGNONS

A novel exploring lived dreams❦ GUILLAUME HANS ou Les Songes vécus. Roman.

Selected Works by Chamfort❦ CHAMFORT OEUVRES CHOISIES DE CHAMFORT 1884

Gothic Europe 12th-14th Centuries❦ L’EUROPE GOTHIQUE XIIe – XIVe SIECLES. PARIS 1968

The Great Meaulnes by Alain Fournier❦ Alain Fournier ill G. de Sainte Croix Le Grand Meaulnes

Normandy's Maritime Expeditions❦ Normandie HISTOIRE DES EXPEDITIONS MARITIMES DES NORMANDS ET DE LEUR..1843

Nature exploration for young readers❦ Beasts and Birds: A Nature Book for Boys and Girls 1910

Medal of Henri IV and Catherine❦ Henri IV et Catherine médaille en plâtre 36 mm.

Map of Beauvais, 1886❦ BEAUVAIS 1/100000 hachette 1886

Genealogical Research Guide❦ RECHERCHEZ VOS ANCÊTRES! – Guide de recherches généalogiques

Chronicles of the Blockade❦ CHACK Ceux du blocus 1928

Geographical Study of Morbihan❦ Morbihan 1898 -62 p Adolphe Joanne***Géographie 56

Study on Perisigmoiditis❦ Sur Les Perisigmoidites Chabbert Dr Louis

Rare publication on marble decoration❦ Marbre et décoration

Posthumous reflections on Jewish identity❦ SCHWOB Moi, Juif. Livre Posthume 1928

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