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How do you authenticate an antiquarian book before purchase?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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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Provocation 2 - Postcard Series❦ Provocation 2 CPA

Gascon tales and regional adventures❦ Gascogne Starran le Gascarot de la Gascogne

Damaged Poster of the Republic❦ Affiche crevée LA REPUBLIQUE

1930 Floods in Agen, France❦ inondations 1930 Agen

Poster with Tear❦ affiche crevée LE TEMPS

Aztec Art Overview❦ Aztèques l’art

Last years of King Stanislas❦ Pologne MAUGRAS Dernières années du roi Stanislas

Administrative and Statistical Directory❦ Gers 1907 Annuaire administratif, statistique, historique et commercial GERS 32

Historical essay on Spanish America❦ Révolution de l’Amérique espagnole en 1810

Unique story of a wool hat❦ MARTHOLD Histoire d’un bonnet à poil ill-JOB

National Dictionary in Three Volumes❦ Bescherelle AÎNE M. Dictionnaire national 1857 en 3 volumes

Selected Fables in Verse❦ La Fontaine FABLES choisies, mises en vers 1776

A nostalgic summer adventure❦ Vacances de Guignolette, par Mathilde Alanic

Exploration of ancient Egyptian spirituality❦ Egypt Development of religion and thought in ancient Egypt 1912

Academic Life in Paris, 1918❦ Université Boyer, Caullery, Croiset, Durkheim LA VIE UNIVERSITAIRE A PARIS 1918

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