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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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Manciet's Address in Gers❦ Manciet rue du centre 32 Gers

Fauve Landscape: A 1990 Art Exhibition Catalog❦ Fauve The Fauve Landscape

French regional repertoire from 1906❦ PIERRILLE de LA SAUVETAT dans son répertoire 32 1906

Liebig chromolithographs: Lucerne, Hamburg & Marseille❦ Liebig Lucerne et Hambourg & Marseille

Old Nantes through Postcards❦ Nantes à travers la carte postale ancienne

Review of July 14, 1915 Decorations❦ Auch Auch revue du 14 juillet 1915 les décorations

Bibliography of Paris❦ Paris DUFOUR Bibliographie artistique, historique et littéraire de Paris 1882

Harnessing Gascogna: Haymaking Techniques❦ attelage Gascogne les foins

A story of Elisa's life❦ Goncourt (Edmond Huot de) La fille Elisa 1896

Fezensac Avenue Overview❦ VIC FEZENSAC 32 GERS AVENUE DE NOGARO

Cruelty to Animals and Public Welfare❦ cruautés envers les animaux au détriment de l’hygiène, de la fortune publique

Julien Green's Diary: 1928-1950❦ Julien Green Journal 1928-1950

Comprehensive guide to inorganic chemistry❦ Chimie Jagnaux Traité de chimie générale, analytique et appliquée INORGANIQUE

Hugo’s posthumous poetic anthology❦ HUGO Victor HUGO Dernière gerbe EO 1902

The Patience Mystery❦ MYSTERE DE LA PATIENCE, GAARDER JOSTEIN

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