Question 1

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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Cultivation of Poplar Trees❦ Peuplier La culture du peuplier

César's Account of the Gallic Wars❦ César CESAR LA GUERRE DES GAULE, AVEC LES COMMENTAIRE

Geographical and Historical Dictionary❦ Nérac SAMAZEUILH (J.-F.) Dictionnaire géographique, historique et archéologique

Women and Espionage Insights❦ FEMMES ET L’ESPIONNAGE – LES DESSOUS DE L’EXPEDITION DE L’EXPEDITION DE RUSSIE

Geographical and Historical Dictionary❦ Girault de Saint Pargeau Dictionnaire géographique, historique, industriel..1844

Comprehensive Guide to Measurements❦ traité pratique et complet de tous les mesurages, métrages, jaugeage

Heraldry of Var, Provence, France, and Europe❦ Armoiries LE VAR, LA PROVENCE, LA FRANCE, L’Europe

Insight into the World of Ballet❦ Danse LE MONDE DU BALLET

Friendship through Literature❦ Paul Villéger. Bois des fautes. L’amitié par le livre

Illustrated classic of French literature❦ RABELAIS François – PINSON (illustrations) Gargantua

Japan Observed: Clive Holland's Travel Notes❦ Japon Holland Clive Au Japon choses vues

Photography painting without master instruction❦ photo-peinture sans maître 1892

Travel observations in China❦ Chine CHITTY : EN CHINE, CHOSES VUES

The Tattooed Miracle #3❦ tatouage LE MIRACLE TATOUE N°3

Archaeological Society of Gers, 1901 Bulletin❦ Gers Bulletin de la Société Archéologique du Gers

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