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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?

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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Our Antiquarian Books Catalog

The Case of Barrès❦ Barrès Bonnet Marguerite L’AFFAIRE BARRES

Humans and Beasts of the French Colonies❦ Hommes et Bêtes des Colonies Françaises

Chronicle of Henri IV's Life❦ NERAC Henri IV trente années de la vie d’Henri IV

Bronze medal by Fernand Gregh❦ Médaille en bronze Fernand Gregh académicien Jean Briquemont

Biography of an Artist❦ Wagner POURTALES, Guy de. Wagner. Histoire d’un artiste 1939

Encyclopedia on Drawing and Construction❦ Encyclopédie du dessin et de la construction Traité de perspective linéaire 1901

Paris Military Through the Ages❦ Paris Militaire à travers l’Histoire

Applied Psychiatry Journal, Year 31 (1936)❦ hygiène mentale journal de psychiatrie appliquée XXXIe anné 1936 –

Life and Work of Johann Friedrich von Meyer❦ Maçonnerie Johann Friedrich von Meyer (1772-1849) thèse Jacques Fabry

Mental hygiene: applied psychiatry journal, 1935❦ hygiène mentale journal de psychiatrie appliquée XXXe anné 1935 –

Rhine Journey: Illustrated Travel Account❦ HUGO (Victor) Le Rhin – HETZEL

The Battle of Camerone and the Foreign Legion❦ LEGION Camerone 1863 – 1959 : Le Combat de Camerone

Ten Thousand Leagues Through the Air❦ 10.000 LIEUES DANS LES AIRS – HANSTEIN O. – 1929

Belgian lace exploration❦ Dentelle VERHAEGEN dentelle belge 1912

Aerial Adventure Over Dark Continent❦ Danrit Capitaine. AU DESSUS DU CONTINENT NOIR

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