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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%).

Question 3

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).

Question 4

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

Exploration of ancient amulets❦ Amulets 1972

Original Gouache from the Himalayas❦ Gouache Himalaya

Universal Dictionary of Proper Names❦ ROBERT Dictionnaire universel des noms propres 1974

Saint Louis: Historical Biography❦ VILLEFOSSE Héron de Saint Louis

The Sons of Francis I - Historical Novel❦ Doucet Jérome Les fils de François 1er- Roman Historique

Life of Elisabeth of Austria❦ Elisabeth d’Autriche et son temps RELIURE Petit

People's Advisor - Political Essays Collection❦ Lamartine Le conseiller du peuple 1851

Symbolism and Language of Flowers❦ Emblême des Fleurs, ou parterre de flore 1828 64 x 105 mm.

Lyon's Painting Era, 1800-1914❦ Lyon temps de la peinture. Lyon 1800-1914

Russian Nights: A Journey Through Imperial Society❦ Russie Audouard, Olympe LES NUITS RUSSES 1876

Rural Health and Preventive Medicine in Africa❦ Santé rurale et médecine préventive en Afrique

Artistic depictions of naval life❦ Marines de E. W. Cooke 1811-1880

Mesopotamian Studies: Texts Dedicated to HUOT❦ Etudes mésopotamiennes: recueil de textes offerts à Jean-Louis Huot.

Nude Photography: Materials, Techniques & Guidance❦ érotique Le nu, materiel, techniques, conseils

Technical Data Sheets for 84 Vehicles❦ Automobile Revue Technique Automobile FICHES TECHNIQUES RTA 1971 84 véhicules

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