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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).

Question 4

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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Secrets of Conspirators and Societies❦ conspirateurs, par A. Chenu, ex-capitaine des gardes.. sociétés secrètes

Dramatic masterpieces by Corneille❦ CORNEILLE Pierre Chefs-d’oeuvre dramatiques de P. Corneille 1831

An Insight into Neolithic Culture❦ Neolithic of Central Anatolia

Technical Insurance for Automobile Expertise❦ ASSURANCES TECHNIQUES DE L’EXPERTISE AUTOMOBILE 1966 SIMCA 1300-1500

Critical Edition of Agrippa's Tragedies❦ AGRIPPA D’AUBIGNE. Les Tragiques. Edition critique… 1933

Reflections of a Literary Man❦ DAUDET Souvenirs d’un Homme de lettres. EO

Influence of science and mechanics on society❦ SF Wells Anticipations Ou de l’influence du progrès mécanique et scientifique EO

Memoir of a young girl's life❦ Anne Frank The Diary of Anne Frank 1958

Victories of the French Armies❦ victoires des armées françaises 1826 65 x 100 mm.

Historic Parisian Architecture at Carrousel Square❦ La Place du Carrousel 1931

Original Poetry Collection with Biographical Notes❦ BELLO Colección de Poesías Originales 1870

Annual Directory of Papermaking Marks 1966❦ papier les marques de la papeterie 1966 Johanet

Exhibition catalog for Nicolas Poussin❦ Poussin RMN Nicolas Poussin 1594-1665 Grand Palais

Study of primitive architecture❦ Architecture primitive 1980

Autumn Leaves and Twilight Songs❦ Hugo Les Feuilles d’Automne. – Les Chant du crépuscule

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