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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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Rare 1910 postcard of Meuse❦ Béthelainville MEUSE 1910

Summary of Papal History❦ Abrégé de l’histoire des papes, depuis St. Pierre jusqu’à Clément XII 1739

Orléans postal hotel 1910❦ Orléans hôtel des postes 1910

Stunning photographic tribute to Notre-Dame❦ NOTRE-DAME DE PARIS

Steel industry and foundries details❦ Trignac aciéries, hauts-fourneaux et forges 1910

Travel journal 1911–1913❦ Voyage journal des voyages 1911-1913

France’s geography in 1879❦ France RECLUS La France. Géographie universelle 1879

Church and Main Street in Loiret❦ Bricy l’église et la rue principale LOIRET

Historical account of Les Halles area❦ CADOURS Rue de l’Eglise Les Halles Boeufs 1913

Classic tale of growth and adventure❦ DICKENS DAVID COPPERFIELD. ILLUSTRATIONS DE BERTHOLD MAHN

Market square view in Clermont-l'Hérault❦ Clermont-l’Hérault esplanade et place du marché 1905

Chromos from Aiguebelle Chocolate Factory❦ Chocolaterie d’Aiguebelle chemin de croix chromos

Comprehensive public auction catalog❦ DEFER CATALOGUE GENERAL des ventes publiques de TABLEAUX ET ESTAMPES depuis

Main street in Loiret❦ Bricy la rue principale LOIRET

Agricultural and Viticultural Progress❦ Le Progrès Agricole et Viticole 1908 – 2er semestre

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