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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?

Accepted Answer

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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The Lady with the Ermine: A Breton Tale❦ Katell Le Goarnig – La Dame à l’Hermine. MILORAD Katell Le Goarnig

Original work on love's embroidery❦ CUREL François. L’amour brode 1893

French Humor Academy Dictionary❦ Hémard Dictionnaire de l’Académie de l’humour français 1934

Bibliophilia Insights❦ bibliophilie FORMES ET COULEURS – N°4 – 1943

A tribute to Paul Valéry❦ Paul Valéry LE TOMBEAU DE PAUL VALERY Envoi

History of Engraving in France❦ gravure en France des origines à 1900

Wooden House Innovations❦ Nouvelles maisons en bois 2006

The Royal Abbey of Saint Denis❦ ABBAYE ROYALE DE SAINT DENIS

Charitable story of Pauline and others❦ Pauline ou la petite fille charitable 1828

Memoires on Paris History Society❦ Paris Mémoires de la Société de L’Histoire de Paris et de L’Ile De France

New Causes of Sterility in Both Sexes❦ érotique Nouvelles causes de stérilité dans les deux sexes. Fécondation 1888

Historical Overview of Le Marais District❦ Paris, Le Marais.

Life and times of a French Marshal❦ LYAUTEY Maréchal de France 1854-1934

Hidden Faces by Dali❦ DALI (Salvador). Visages cachés. Roman

Electricity's Role in Plant and Animal Reproduction❦ Electricité Gasc Mémoires sur l’influence de l’électricité dans la fécondé

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