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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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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?

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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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Exploration of Prehistoric Mesopotamia❦ Préhistoire de la Mésopotamie: La Mésopotamie préhistorique et l’exploration

Parisian Lives and Portraits in 100 Lithographs❦ Gavarni Par-ci, par-la et physionomies parisiennes 100 sujets

Life of the Author's Father❦ RESTIF DE LA BRETONNE Vie de mon père ill- G. Barret

Charming stories illustrated by Touchet❦ COURTELINE (Georges).- Contes ill-TOUCHET

Massenet's Comedies for Piano and Voice❦ MASSENET J. MANON + LE PORTRAIT DE MANON – PIANO ET CHANT

Studies on Agricultural Conditions❦ Agriculture en Normandie 1851

Biography of Blessed Jean-Baptiste de La Salle❦ Bienheureux Jean-Baptiste de La Salle 1888

Historical and critical study of Russian sects❦ Le Raskol. Essai historique et critique sur les sectes religieuses en Russie …

Archaeological Treatise on Antiquities❦ Champollion Archéologie ou traité des antiquités, numismatique… 1833

Exploration of Anatolian and Mesopotamian archaeology❦ Between the Rivers & Over the Mountains: Archaeologica Anatolica et Mesopotamica

Complete Works of Rousseau❦ ROUSSEAU OEUVRES COMPLETES DE J.J.ROUSSEAU CONFESSIONS 1826

Honey: Uses and Properties❦ Miel le miel ses usages et ses propriétés 1912

Knights of Malta with autograph dedication❦ PEYREFITTE Chevaliers de Malte S. P. + dédicace

Comprehensive Guide to Internal Pathology❦ pathologie DIEULAFOY MANUEL DE PATHOLOGIE INTERNE 1918

Honoring French Poet F. Gregh❦ Académicien F. Gregh argent 40 mm., 29 grs sté des auteurs et compositeurs

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