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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

Adventures of Beach Dwellers❦ Robinsons de la grève

Literary and philosophical discussions❦ Hugo (Victor) LITTERATURE ET PHILOSOPHIE MELEES 1834

Biography of Wellington❦ WELLINGTON 1769-1852

Exploring True Wealth❦ COPPEE FRANCOIS LES VRAIS RICHES lemerre

Reflections on Idolatry❦ Idoles SOUS LA MENACE DES IDOLES, EN ROUTE VERS LES IDOLES

Huet, Bishop of Avranches: Theological Skepticism❦ Huet évèque d’Avranches ou le septicisme théologique 1850

Complete works including Monsieur Teste and epistolary pieces❦ VALERY, Paul Oeuvres de Paul Valéry 1931

Poetic journey of intellectual awakening❦ Minstrel or the progress of genius 1836 MINI

Workers in the February 1848 Revolution❦ OUVRIERS EPISODE DE LA REVOLUTION DE FEVRIER 1848

Cathedral Treasures: Sacred Goldwork of Bayeux❦ ORFEVRERIE TRESORS de la CATHEDRALE de BAYEUX RELIQUAIRE OSTENSOIR…

African Journey: Expedition aboard the Gironde, 1891❦ Afrique Mon voyage au continent noir. La “Gironde” en Afrique 1891

The Heart of Others❦ MARCEL, Gabriel Le Coeur des autres. Trois actes

Complete Embroidery Collection - Issues 12-17 & 77❦ TOUTE LA BRODERIE n°12 à 17 & n°77

Madeleine - Youth Edition❦ SANDEAU JULES MADELEINE Hetzel

Memoirs of a Swallow: Alsatian Tale❦ Mémoires d’une Hirondelle. Histoire Alsacienne

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