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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).

Question 4

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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Mystery thriller with alibis and deception❦ RYDER, Alexandre. Black-Out. 1947

Ginette's Happiness❦ GYP LE BONHEUR DE GINETTE

History and Development of Paris's 17th Arrondissement❦ Vie et Histoire Du XVIIè Arrondissement

Social Conventions and Morality❦ Corday, Michel Les Convenus dédicacé

Gina's Caprices - First Edition❦ BALZAC Les caprices de la Gina 9 x 17 cms

Life Mocked: A Novel❦ SALMON André Sylvère ou la vie moquée Gallimard blanche

Chronicle of enemy brothers❦ THARAUD LA CHRONIQUE DES FRERES ENNEMIS 1929

Exploration around Paris❦ HALLAYS Autour de Paris 1911

Historical novel in fine condition❦ BENOIT Pierre TOUCHAGUES koenigsmark

Exploration of ideal cities❦ Paris des utopies. 1970

Guide to Great Wines of 1951❦ Vin Liste des grands vins 1951. vierge folle de la cathédrale de Strasbourg

Physical Therapy Techniques❦ LES AGENTS PHYSIQUES USUELS – BIBLIOTHEQUE DE THERAPEUTIQUE CLINIQUE A L’USAGE D

A Handful of Mulberries - Limited Edition on Fine Paper❦ Silone (Ignazio) Une Poignée de Mûres / Alfa

Songs and Poetry Collection❦ DESAUGIERS Chansons et poésies de Désaugiers Garnier Frères, 1858

Nervous Function Adaptation and Restoration❦ Adaptation et restauration des fonctions nerveuses

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