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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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Journeys of Camille Jordan❦ CAMILLE JORDAN EN ALSACE ET A WEIMAR

Black Troops, First Cartridges❦ Afrique Troupes noires, premières cartouches

Bérénice's Garden - A Symbolist Romance❦ BARRES MAURICE Le jardin de Berenice

Plutarch's False Account❦ 14-18 Pierrefeu Jean de (1881-1940) Plutarque a ment

The Ganges Lotus - Illustrated Edition❦ CASTANIER (Prosper) Le Lotus du Gange. Illustrations de MARODON

Charles VI and Imperial Revolutions under Habsburg Rule❦ Histoire de l’empereur Charles VI et des révolutions. Arrivées dans l’Empire…

Life and works of Léon Jasmin❦ RABAIN Léon Jasmin sa vie ses oeuvres 1867

Complete Works, Preface by Michel Cluny❦ Rabelais Oeuvres complètes. Préface de Michel Cluny 1987

Cythéréa - Novel with Lalou preface❦ Hergesheimer. Préface de René Lalou Cythéréa

Seven Latin poets sing of love❦ Amour Sept poètes latins chantent l’amour. Lucrèce, Catulle, Virgile…

Diverse Thoughts on the 1680 Comet❦ Pensées diverses écrites à un Docteur de Sorbonne à l’occasion de la Comète 1721

Comprehensive guide to Egyptian archaeology❦ Egypt G. Maspero Manual of Egyptian Archeology 1889

The Mime Bathylle: A Theatrical Study❦ BERTHEROY Jean. MARODON Le Mime Bathylle.- Illustrations de Marodon

Confession of a Child of Yesterday❦ Hermant Abel Confession d’un enfant d’hier Ollendorff, 1903

Sacred India: Grandeur and Compassion❦ inde LHANDE (Pierre) L’ Inde sacrée.. Grandeur et pitié d’un monde

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