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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).

Question 4

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

A comprehensive course in literature❦ LA HARPE Lycée, ou Cours de littérature ancienne et moderne 1820

Guide to Gardening and Agriculture❦ Jardin Théorie et la Pratique du Jardinage et de L’Agriculture …1767

Artistic exploration in 19th century❦ Simon Deutz – Johannes Gravier – 1896

Uniform adjustment sheets of the Austro-Hungarian army❦ Uniform Adjustierungsblätter k.u.k.oesterr ung.Heeres und Landwehren 29 Lithos

Voltaire's Epic Poem❦ VOLTAIRE La Henriade EISEN

Original edition of a detailed perspective work❦ BRETON (André) Perspective cavalière VELIN

Signed letter from Maurice Druon❦ Maurice DRUON lettre autographes signée

Autographed letter from Maurice Druon❦ Maurice DRUON lettre autographes signée

Marine maps of Guernsey and Jersey❦ Guernesey Jersey 4 cartes marines

Beautiful autographed letter❦ Pierre Louÿs lettre autographe signée

Beautiful signed letter to a lady❦ Henry Bataille belle & longue lettre autographe signée

The Genius of Christianity❦ Chateaubriand, François-René de Le Génie du christianisme 1855

Comprehensive history of 18th century France❦ Lacretelle Histoire de France pendant le dix-huitième siècle

Autographed letter from Maurice Druon❦ Maurice DRUON lettre autographes signée

A tale of the daughter of Du Guesclin❦ MAEL LA FILLEULE DE DU GUESCLIN

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