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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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A tale of love and cars❦ Monsieur, Madame et l’auto 1907

Poetry collection with author's dedication❦ FOLLAIN (Jean). La Main chaude + dédicace

1916 Stroll on the Allées d'Etigny❦ Auch 1916 Promenade des Allées d’Etigny Gers 32

The Palace during the Restoration❦ Jacomet Pierre Le Palais sous la Restauration 1815-1830 + dédicace

Scenic location of Plaisance❦ Plaisance rue des Pyrénées Gers 32

Biblical Images with Illustrations❦ BIBLE Images bibliques. – Illustrations d’André Hofer

Excerpts from the Necrology of the Abbey❦ Abbaye du bec extraits du nécrologue de l’abbaye du bec 1926 Sauvage

Historical railway bridge from 1914❦ Riscle sur le pont du chemin de fer 1914 Gers 32

Guide of Les Baux with historical insights❦ BAUX DE PROVENCE Impressions des Baux. Guide des Baux

Aviator themed work by Morin❦ aviateur Morin Gers 32

A touching dedication from the author❦ NRF LORME A peine sont-ils plantés + envoi

Saint Clar, a place of significance❦ SAINT CLAR La Place Gers 32

Exploration of Femininity❦ femme MARCEL PREVOST FEMINITES

Exploring Fleurance in Gers❦ Fleurance rue Castelnau Gers 32

Death in the Garden - Author's Dedication❦ LACOUR JOSE ANDRE. LA MORT EN CE JARDIN. S.P. + dédicace

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