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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

Rare cheerful French songbook❦ Mini Gaudriole Chansonnier Joyeux, Facetieux et Grivois

The Art of Beauty❦ Femme l’art d’être belle 1902

The Last Seven Plagues Illustrated❦ DUHAMEL Les sept dernières plaies lithographies de Berthold Mahn

A narrative of Gypsy life❦ RAYMOND ESCHOLIER SANG GITANE

Hymns to Mary for May❦ Chants à Marie. Cantiques pour le mois de mai..1845

Collected Works of J.F. Ducis❦ DUCIS (J.F.). Oeuvres 1827

1987 Numismatic Catalogue❦ NUMISMATIQUE SAINT MALO NANTES CATALOGUE DECEMBRE 1987

Biography and Methodology of Le Play❦ Le Play FREDERIC LE PLAY d’après lui-même. Vie – Méthode – Doc 1906

Monastic lives in the East❦ orient PRINCIPALES VIES DES PERES DES DESERTS D’ORIENT 1825

Guide to Exhibition Construction❦ Construire une exposition – Eine Ausstellung bauen – Building an axhibition 1965

Egyptian Expedition Overview❦ Egypte L’EXPEDITION D’EGYPTE 1890

A township near the woods❦ Clamart: Une ville à l’orée du bois : Hauts-de-Seine

Civil Procedure Dictionary Supplement❦ SUPPLEMENT AU DICTIONNAIRE DE PROCEDURE CIVILE COMMERCIALE 1842

Practice of Love for Jesus Christ❦ Übung der liebe zu jesus christus 1851

Social Economy and Political Rights❦ TRAITE D’ECONOMIE SOCIALE,CONSTITUTIONS ET CHARTES,DROIT 1833

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