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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

Divine Grandeur in Nature's Wonders❦ La grandeur de Dieu dans les merveilles de la nature 1757

Overview of Psychology❦ Psychologie Résumé de psychologie, par A. Tollemer 1838

Critique of Biblical Legends❦ citateur Pigault-Lebrun 1803

Moral Principles for Conducting in Society❦ CONFESSIONS DE MADAME ***principes de morale pour se conduire dans le monde 1817

Autographed letter to Jules Comte❦ Eugène MANUEL lettre autographe signée

Art Magazine Volume 16 from 1899❦ Studio An Illustrated Magazine of Fine and Applied Art, Volume 16 1899

Comprehensive accounts of German divisions❦ Histories of Two Hundred and Fifty-One Divisions of the German Army 1914-1918

Illustrated History of French Revolutionary War Generals❦ Histoire des généraux qui se sont Illustres dans La Guerre de La Révolution

Blacksmith and Farrier: 18th Century Engraved Plates❦ MARECHAL FERRANT & grossier planches recueil 18e siècle

A Knight's Tale of Passion and Honor❦ Jules BARBEY D’AUREVILLY LE CHEVALIER DES TOUCHES LEMERRE

Watercolor Light: Art & Technique❦ Blanche Odin : Lumière d’aquarelle

Complete Novels and Romantic Tales❦ GIRAUDOUX (Jean). Œuvres romanesques

Complete guide to fertilizers and plant nutrition❦ Agricole engrais Müntz (A.), Girard (A.-Ch.) Les engrais 1889

Napoleon's 1809 Austrian Campaign❦ Napoléon et l’Autriche. La campagne de 1809

Imperial State Secretariat Extract, 1804❦ Monnaie extrait des minutes de la secrétairerie d’état EMPIRE Lot et Garonne

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