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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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Reflections on World War I experiences❦ Genevoix Maurice Ceux de 14

German Secret Weapons❦ armes secrètes allemandes

Short stories of post-war France❦ TRIOLET ELSA. LE PREMIER ACCROC COUTE DEUX CENTS FRANCS 1945

A Valet's Indiscreet Confessions❦ curiosa Monsieur PIERRE Indiscrètions d’un Valet de chambre

French Railway Workers' Almanac 1951❦ Almanach du cheminot 1951 Société Nationale Des Chemins De Fer Français S.N.C.F

The Vitriol Mask - Secret Service Adventure❦ ROBERT-DUMAS CHARLES. CEUX DU S.R. LE MASQUE DE VITRIOL

Authentic Laensberg Almanac 1897❦ Le Véritable Matthieu Laensberg pour l’an 1897

Illustrated fables by La Fontaine❦ Rabier FABLES de LA FONTAINE illustrée

Southern Mail: Adventure and Correspondence❦ SAINT-EXUPÉRY Antoine de Courrier Sud 1967

Breton Sailor's Almanac 1944❦ ALMANACH DU MARIN BRETON 1944

The Last of the Mohicans and Other Tales❦ chocolat cémoi COOPER dernier des Mohicans et autres histoires INDIEN

Warfare diary of an infantry squad❦ BARBUSSE, Henri. LE FEU. JOURNAL D’UNE ESCOUADE. Paris, Ernest Flammarion, 1919.

The Inspired Hill - Numbered Pegasus Edition❦ Barrès La colline inspirée Cheval ailé numéroté

Night Flight - Classic French Literature❦ Saint-Exupéry Antoine de, Vol de nuit. Preface d’Andre Gide 1938

Diderot's Indiscreet Jewels - Curious Edition❦ curiosa DIDEROT LES BIJOUX INDISCRETS

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