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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

Architectural insights of Perpignan❦ Perpignan la loge

Agricultural and viticultural advancements❦ Le Progrès Agricole et Viticole 1907 – 1er semestre

A work from 1908❦ Agde Sur le quai 1908

Agricultural and Viticultural Progress 1902❦ Le Progrès Agricole et Viticole 1902 – 1er semestre

Agde, the Quai de l'Ouest, 1914❦ Agde le quai de l’Ouest 1914

Liebig's European Rivers Series - 6 Chromo Cards❦ LIEBIG FLEUVES D’EUROPE 6 Chromos

Agricultural & Viticultural Progress 1901 (2nd Half)❦ Le Progrès Agricole et Viticole 1901 – 2er semestre

Melandri Knights Errant - II - Captain Henriot❦ Melandri Chevaliers errants – II – Le capitaine Henriot

Liebig's Six Orders of Chivalry Chromos❦ Liebig 6 Ordres de Chevalerie

Buster Brown and His Dog❦ Buster Brown, son chien

Agricultural & Viticultural Progress 1899❦ Le Progrès Agricole et Viticole 1899 1er semestre

Memoirs of a Journalist in Morbihan❦ Morbihan Vos papiers, Messieurs !. (Mémoires d’un journaliste)

6 Chromos featuring diverse cultures❦ Liebig peuples du monde 6 Chromos

German Mask Exploration❦ CHANCEL Jules. Sous le masque allemand. Illustrations de L. Bombled

Correspondence between Chardonne and Nimier❦ CHARDONNE JACQUES ET NIMIER ROGER CORRESPONDANCE 1950-1962

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