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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?

Accepted Answer

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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View of Sissonne's Grand Roize Square❦ Sissonne place de la grande Roize

Damaged map of Corsica❦ Corse type corse

Avenue in Tergnier, Aisne❦ Tergnier l’avenue de la Gare AISNE

Historical overview of Coeuvres and Salsery❦ Coeuvres et Salsery AISNE

Musical Reflections on the Lys River❦ Aires sur la Lys PONT DU RIVAGE

Poetry by Dorat❦ DORAT Claude Joseph POESIES DE DORAT Genéve CAZIN 1777

French-Gascon Dictionary Overview❦ Gascon d’Estalenx Dictionnaire français-gascon – des notions aux mots

The Belle-Vue Bridge in Fives❦ Fives pont Belle-Vue

Study of Train Station Design❦ Steenwoorde 59 Contour de la Gare

A glimpse into Senegal's 1903 events❦ Sénégal courses de rufisque 1903

Address in Aniche❦ Aniche rue Adolphe Patoux, 59

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