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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).

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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

Early Southeast Asian History Studies❦ ASIAN Jack-Hinton PAPERS ON EARLY SOUTH-EAST ASIAN HISTORY 1964 –

Henri IV, Charlotte de la Trémoille and her page❦ Henri IV, Charlotte de la Trémoille et son page

A monk's spiritual journey in ancient Egypt❦ Anatole FRANCE Thaïs 1922

Domestic Applications of Solar Energy❦ Soleil Sous le soleil, autrement Les applications domestiques de l’energie

Art and Culture of 18th Century Venice❦ Venise au dix-huitième siècle Peintures, dessins et gravures des collections

Masks and Faces in Florence and the Louvre❦ MASQUES ET LES VISAGES A FLORENCE ET AU LOUVRE

Fates of Objects❦ Destins d’objets La Documentation Française LOUVRE

Welcome to the Army❦ ARMEE la bienvenue

The Restless Youth of the Author❦ GUERIN Le Centaure 1944

Verdun's pivotal day of courage❦ VERDUN Une journée de boue de sang et d’héroisme document

Geography of the Rhône Department❦ Rhône 1891 -carte Adolphe Joanne***Géographie du département 69

Collection of Uncommon Songs❦ Recueil de chansons Taupinales Génie

Art and Sculpture in Luxembourg❦ Rodin Luxembourg ET CHEZ RODIN 1930

Sablé and its jewel, the Abbey of Solesmes❦ Sablé et son joyau l’Abbaye de Solesmes – Les grottes de Saulges

Beaumarchais' classic comedy reviewed❦ BEAUMARCHAIS LE MARIAGE DE FIGARO

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