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How do you authenticate an antiquarian book before purchase?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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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Mosquée Orient original drawing in ink signed PL 1903❦ Mosquée Orient dessin original à l’encre signée PL 1903

MIRANDE 32 les Arceaux

Strasbourg, wilt thou see Strasbourg without stirring? 10 views❦ Strasbourg veux tu voir Strasbourg sans te déranger 10 vues

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lectoure rue nationale and l'Hôpital, Gers 32❦ lectoure rue nationale et l’Hopital Gers 32

Auch Avenue d'Alsace Gers 32❦ auch avenue d’Alsace Gers 32

Île de Ré, course de la flotte❦ île de ré cours de la flotte

Plaisance-du-Gers entrance to the town Gers 32❦ Plaisance-du-Gers entrée de la ville Gers 32

Broken jug S.I.P.❦ Cruche cassée S.I.P.

elegance Belle Époque Vienna❦ élegance BELLE EPOQUE Vienne

NAPLES ALLEYS OF SAINT LUCIA 1903❦ NAPOLI VICOLI DI S . LUCIA 1903

coupe Gordon-Bennett 2 CPA❦ coupe Gordon Benett 2 CPA

Auch GARE 32 GERS

Second Empire original photograph❦ Second Empire photo originale

Ligny-en-Barrois square in 1916 WAR❦ Ligny-en-Barrois place en 1916 GUERRE

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