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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.

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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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Memories of the French Revolution❦ Révolution Grille, mémoires sur la révolution française 1831

Bonaparte's Campaign in Italy❦ BONAPARTE en ITALIE (1796)

Religious thought and philosophical critique collection❦ Paroles d’un croyant Le livre du peuple,Réponse d’un chrétien,Considérations sur

Penitent Soul's Sentiments on Miserere Psalm❦ SENTIMENS D’UNE AME PENITENTE sur le Pseaume Miserere mei, Deus..1713

Hamlet, Prince of Denmark - French translation❦ SHAKESPEARE TRAGIQUE HISTOIRE DE HAMLET illust-Drouart

Illustrated France: Geography, History, Administration❦ MALTE-BRUN La France illustrée. Géographie, histoire, administration… 1855

Supplement to Instructive Bibliography - Gaignat Library Catalog❦ GAIGNAT SUPPLÉMENT A LA BIBLIOGRAPHIE INSTRUCTIVE ou CATALOGUE DES LIVRES DU CAB

Rectilinear and spherical trigonometry with differential calculus❦ trigonométries rectiligne et sphèrique suivies du calcul…1819

Sonnet to Alfred de Vigny❦ PRUDHOMME (Sully) à Alfred de Vigny Sonnet 1898

18th-century historical songs collection❦ Chansonnier historique du XVIIIe siècle

Debureau: History of Popular Theater in 1833❦ Debureau Histoire du théâtre à quatre sous, pour faire suite à l’histoire 1833

Complete 18th Century Review (1913-1918)❦ XVIIIe siècle Société du XVIIIe siècle Revue du dix-huitième siècle (complète)

Exploration of Iraq al-Amir Castle❦ Iraq al-Amir : le château du Tobiade Hyrcan

Western Illuminated Manuscripts: Austrian National Library Collection❦ Abendlandische Buchmalerei Miniaturen aus Handschriften…Rothschild

Paris Canals in Late 1884❦ Paris Canaux de Paris à la fin de 1884

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