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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

Insights on Society❦ Huxley Aldous En marge 1945

A magnificent play in three acts❦ COCU MAGNIFIQUE. PIECE EN TROIS ACTES

A Colorful Dialogue in Three Acts❦ LUCIEN-GRAUX La Boîte à Couleurs – Dialogue Prismatique

Exploration of Sentimental Illusions❦ Derennes ( Charles ) Le mirage sentimental

A Generational Shift❦ THARAUD Une relève. EO + dédicace

The Marriage of Chiffon❦ GYP Mirabeau, Sibylle Gabrielle Riquetti de (Gyp) Le Mariage de Chiffon .

A Historical Overview of Protestantism❦ Protestant Un siècle et demi d’histoire protestante –

A Village Priest's Journal❦ LAMARTINE Jocelyn Journal trouvé chez un curé de village 1875

Easy Techniques for Metal Decoration❦ Belville (Eugène). Les Procédés Faciles de Décoration du Métal. 39 dessins

Artist Gabriel de Saint-Aubin❦ Gabriel de Saint-Aubin, peintre. 1912

Exploring the ethics of psychoanalysis❦ L’éthique de la psychanalyse T. Szasz

Diplomatic Insights of Verdun❦ MONTOIRE VERDUN DIPLOMATIQUE 1948

Comic novel set in Feysse-sur-Mer❦ Feysse-sur-Mer. Roman gai.

Danton and His Political Influence❦ Danton et la politique, 1880

Collected Works by Gilbert❦ Gilbert Oeuvres de gilbert avec une notice historique par charles Nodier

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