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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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Christian Retreat on Truths of Salvation❦ Retraite chrétienne sur les veritez du salut 1712

BEDOLLIERE. Works of Corneille and Racine. Illustrated edition❦ BEDOLLIERE. Oeuvres de Corneille & de racine. Edition illustrée

Universal Kitchen Chopper❦ cuisine HACHOIR UNIVERSEL

Five French Tales: Adventure and Gold Seeking❦ CINQ HISTOIRES DE FRANCE. UN REVEILLON DANS LA BROUSSE, LES CHERCHEURS D’OR…

Classical proverbs and wisdom collection❦ Proverbe Hyacinthe Coulon Proverbes D’Autrefois 1903

Burat Collection - Charpentier Gallery Auction 1937❦ Collection Burat GALERIE CHARPENTIER COLLECTION DE FEU MADAME LOUIS BURAT 1937

Pope Alexander VI and Caesar Borgia: History❦ BORGIA Histoire du Pape ALEXANDRE VI et de César BORGIA. 1830

Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism❦ Bouddisme Introduction Au Bouddhisme Tibetain – QUATORZEIME DALAÏ LAMA

Garden on the Orontes River❦ BARRÈS, Maurice UN JARDIN SUR L’ORONTE

Children of Alsace and Lorraine❦ ENFANTS D’ALSACE ET DE LORRAINE

Simon the Pathetic - Signed Copy❦ GIRAUDOUX (Jean). Simon le pathétique + dédicace

Paternal dialogue on club society❦ The Club ; in a Dialogue between Father and Son 1817

Guide to Luchon Baths and Activities❦ Luchon Boubée Bains et courses de Luchon, vrai guide 1860

Morality through Actions, selected anecdotes❦ La Morale inspirée par les Actions, ou Élite d’anecdotes instructives 1819

Romanesque Art in Poitou❦ Poitou L’Art Roman en Poitou

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