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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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Our Antiquarian Books Catalog

Naples Music Conservatory San Pietro a Majella❦ NAPOLI Conservatorio Di Musica San Pietro A Majella, Napoli

Crayfish: Life, Reproduction, and Breeding❦ écrevisse – Moeurs – Reproduction – Éducation 1869

Sculptor Houdon and His Era (1741-1828)❦ Le Statuaire Jean-Antoine Houdon et son époque 3/3

ANICII MANLII Torquati Severini BOETHII de consolatione philosophiae Libri V 1653❦ ANICII MANLII Torquati Severini BOETHII de consolatione philosopiae Libri V 1653

A Countryside Breakfast - Literary Gem❦ BENOIT PIERRE LE DEJEUNER DE SOUSCEYRAC- LE LIVRE DE DEMAIN

Betty's Fortune - English Adaptation❦ La fortune de Betty. Adaptation de l’anglais

History of the French Language❦ Français Henry Histoire de La Langue Francoise 1812

National Dictionary in 3 Volumes❦ Bescherelle AÎNE M. Dictionnaire national 1857 en 3 volumes

Posthumous Works Collection❦ BAUDELAIRE Oeuvres posthumes 1908

The Purse - Moral Tale❦ Bourse la bourse 74 x 115 mm;, 1838

Belfort and its territory: twenty centuries and 103 days❦ BELFORT et son territoire 20 SIÈCLES ET 103 jours d’histoire

Prehistoric adventure and survival❦ Vamireh : Roman des temps primitifs J. H. Rosny

Divine Reflection and Philosophy❦ HUGO Dieu J. Hetzel 1891

Exploration of Dangerous Liaisons❦ erotique de Laclos, Pierre Choderlos Les liaisons dangereuses 1903

Universal Review of Pictures and Anecdotes❦ Nouvelle Mosaïque. Revue Universelle, Pittoresque et Anecdotique 1845

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