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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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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

Crossroads of Wanderings❦ Courtot Claude Carrefour des errances Eric Losfeld, 1971

A lesson in catechism❦ Lalanne une leçon de catéchisme.. 32 GERS

Chablis wine overview❦ Vin CHABLIS

Location in Gers region❦ Nogaro place Jeanne d’Arc 32 GERS

Victorian provincial life in England❦ L’ISLE ADAM DE LA NIECE DU DOCTEUR OU SCENES DE LA VIE DE PROVINCE EN ANGLETERRE

Mirande in the Gers region❦ Mirande place d’astarac 32 GERS

A unique look at identity and art❦ Arthur CRAVAN ” J’étais cigare “

French routes and avenues explored❦ Miélan route nationale et avenue de mirande 32 GERS

Local History of Barbotan-les-Thermes❦ BARBOTAN-LES-THERMES, HISTOIRE LOCALE ET REGIONALE GERS 32

Saramon, Avenue de Lombez 32, Gers❦ Saramon avenue de lombez 32 GERS

Sundials of Gascon Gers Region❦ cadrans solaires en Gascogne gersoise

Saramon: Panoramic View from Town Heights❦ Saramon panorama du haut de la ville 32 GERS

Dovecotes of Midi-Pyrénées Region❦ PIGEONNIERS DE MIDI PYRENEES

Saint-Clar 1903, Alsace-Lorraine Court, Gers❦ Saint-clar 1903 cour Alsace-lorraine 32 GERS

Roman Taurobolium, Lamps and Ceramics from Lectoure❦ Lectoure Tauroboles, lampes romaines et céramiques romaines GERS

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