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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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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

French Literary Connections❦ BARRÈS (Maurice) Les Amitiés françaises 1919

Military Life in Africa: Personal Memories❦ CASTELLANE Pierre de, Souvenirs de la vie militaire en Afrique 1854

Epigrams by Paul Marieton❦ MARIETON PAUL LES EPIGRAMMES + ENVOI

Brecht Studies: Theory and Practice❦ Brecht Obliques n°20-21 : Brecht

Animal Cruelty and Public Health❦ cruautés envers les animaux au détriment de l’hygiène, de la fortune publique

Evreux Cathedral - Architectural and Historical Study❦ EVREUX Notre-Dame d’Evreux 1939

Indigenous peoples of the Bolivian Andes❦ QUITCHOUAS ET AYMARAS (Etude des populations autochtones des andes boliviennes)

1808 Salon Exhibition Catalog❦ Salon de 1808

A Pin Legend and Hazel Leaf Tales❦ POUR UNE EPINGLE LEGENDE SUIVI DE LA FEUILLE DE COUDRIER

Biography of J.B. Bossuet❦ Bossuet Histoire de J.B. BOSSUET 1819 collège royal de Saint-Louis

Behind Osiris's Mask❦ JACQUES-LANGLOIS. Sous le masque d’Osiris

Original engravings of horses from the 15th & 17th century❦ Cheval gravures originales sur cuivre XVè & XVIIè Paülus Potter, Brescia

First Monastery of the Congregation, Chalons-sur-Marne❦ Chalons-sur-Marne histoire du premier monastère de la congrégation 1906

Golden Book of Lausanne's 150th Anniversary❦ Belles-Lettres de Lausanne. Livre d’Or du 150e anniversaire (1806-1956) Lausanne

Philosophical reflections on human nature❦ MONTAIGNE Essais de Michel de Montaigne 1828

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