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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%).

Question 3

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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Maintenance and catalogues for Mc Cormick plows❦ Mc Cormick CHARRUES livrets d’entretien & catalogues

Selected Works and Letters❦ Mme de Grafigny Oeuvres choisies de Mme de Grafigny, et Lettres d’Aza CAZIN

Technical reviews for motorcycling enthusiasts❦ MOTO Revue Technique Motocycliste 1952 …1957

A Journey Through Sentimental Jewelry❦ BIJOU Grand frisson – Le bijou de sentiment de la Renaissance à nos jours

Royal Prussian Army in Color❦ Prusse Die Königl. Preussische Armee 5 x lith. en couleur 30 x 40 cm

Anthology of French Songs and Melodies❦ chanson La fleur des chansons françaises

Comprehensive History of France❦ Histoire de France depuis les temps les plus anciens jusqu’à… 1859

Rare illustrated volume by Mahi Binebine❦ Mahi Binebine, philippe Rey 2013

Barbey's Unnamed Story❦ BARBEY. Une Histoire sans nom. LEMERRE 1882 EO

Surviving the Storm❦ NAUROUZE BARDEUR-CARBANSANE, A travers la tourmente

Complete Works by MUSSET❦ MUSSET Premières poésies reliure Canape

Biography of George Sand❦ MAUROIS André. Lélia ou la vie de George Sand. + dédicace

Victor Hugo's exploration of God❦ HUGO Dieu J. Hetzel 1891

Ancient Mesopotamia's materials and techniques❦ Materials and Manufacture in Ancient Mesopotamia: The evidence of archeology &..

Adventures of Little Thumb in Nature❦ Excursions du Petit Poucet, dans le corps humains et dans les animaux 1886

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