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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

Collection of love poetry across ages❦ Livre d’amour ou Folastreries du vieux temps

On the Study of Authorities❦ Sur l’étude des autorités et l’autorité unique, La Mennais 1829

Miniature Works by La Rochefoucauld❦ MINI oeuvres de La Rochefoucault 1827

Art and Literature Collection from 1946❦ La table ronde, premier cahier 1946 La table ronde H. C.

Historical anecdotes from the 17th century❦ Mémoires et lettres du Maréchal de Tessé 1806

Illustrated Critiques of a Notable Venue❦ Touchard-Lafosse Chroniques Pittoresques et Critiques de L’Oeil de Boeuf 1845

Beyond Nationalism with Author's Inscription❦ Maulnier Thierry Au-delà du nationalisme + dédicace

Cardinal's Prayer Book from 1728❦ HEURES IMPRIMEES PAR L’ORDRE DE MONSEIGNEUR LE CARDINAL DE NOAILLES 1728

Correspondence of André Breton❦ BRETON André 5 LETTRES 2016

Poem in IV songs about a prodigal child❦ Campenon L’enfant prodigue, poème en IV chants.1811

Exploring Uruk's Historical Connections❦ Rethinking World-Systems Diasporas Colonies and Interaction in Uruk mesopotamia

Auction catalog of Montesquiou's library❦ Montesquiou – Bibliothèque 1923

Athens Acropolis Bronze Catalog 1896❦ Bronze Catalogue des Bronzes trouvés sur l’Acropole d’Athènes 1896

Napoleon’s Rise: 18 Brumaire & Buonaparte’s Path❦ Napoléon Histoire du dix-huit brumaire et de Buonaparte 1814

Beaumarchais: Complete Works with Bayard’s Illustrations❦ BEAUMARCHAIS illustrations de BAYARD

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