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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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Hemingway's Classic Novel❦ HEMINGWAY Ernest Pour qui sonne le glas

Voltaire's poetic exploration of Henri IV❦ Voltaire Henriade en dix chants avec la dissertation sur la mort d’Henri IV 1791

Exploration of Ballet Dynamics❦ Dance BALLET IN ACTION 1938

Crossed Rays by Jean-Louis Vaudoyer❦ VAUDOYER (Jean-Louis). Rayons croisés 1921 + dédicace

A romantic lesson in a park❦ Boylesve La leçon d’amour dans un parc / Sainte-marie des fleurs

Historical overview of Parisian landmarks❦ Paris LA SAINTE-CHAPELLE ET LA CONCIERGERIE

A Norman's Journey Among the Gypsies❦ Comme la feuille au vent. Un normand au pays des Tziganes

Majesty of Pierre Dominique❦ Dominique ( Pierre ) Sa majesté Grasset + dédicace à Robert Garric

Imperial Tapestry Manufactures: Gobelins and Savonnerie❦ Gobelins Notice historique sur les manufactures impériales des Gobelins 1853

Ancient Arts of Pakistan and Afghanistan❦ ARTS ANCIENS DU PAKISTAN ET DE L’AFGHANISTAN école du Louvre

TETE D'OR - Poetic Drama❦ CLAUDEL TETE D’OR-DRAME 1920

November 1919 Issue 53❦ Oeuvre 1919 novembre 53 ème fascicule

Via Mala - Numbered edition with Wild frontispieces❦ KNITTEL, John. VIA MALA front. de Roger Wild

Social Etiquette and Conversational Lapses❦ PETITES IGNORANCES DE LA CONVERSATION

Magellan's Historic Circumnavigation❦ Magellan. Histoire du Premier Voyage autour du Monde

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