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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

Monograph on the Flemish Master Painter❦ Jérôme BOSCH Cercle d’Art

Murals of Touen Houang❦ La peinture murale de Touen Houang

Academic Library: Selected Works by Literary Society❦ SERIEYS Bibliothèque académique ou choix fait par une société de gens de lettres

Russia: Imperial Rule and Revolutionary Change❦ Russie NOLDE BARON BORIS L’ANCIEN REGIME ET LA REVOLUTION RUSSES

Compassion for Women❦ MONTHERLANT pitié pour les femmes / vélin

Exhibition catalog of Jorge Camacho❦ Jorge Camacho. Galerie Jan Krugier 1974

Scientific Amusements: Easy Experiments❦ amusements de la science 300 expériences faciles à la portée de tous

Collection of Ancient Drawings❦ COLLECTION MARIUS PAULME. DESSINS ANCIENS. GOUACHES ET PASTELS 1929

A glimpse into Buonaparte's entourage❦ PARIS, SAINT-CLOUD ET LES DÉPARTEMENS, ou Buonaparte, sa famille et sa Cour 1..

Paul Colin's Artistic Evolution❦ COLIN (Paul) Paul Colin. En Joue.. Feu ! 1939-1965 dédicacé

Regional guide to Los Angeles and Southern California❦ LOS ANGELES and Southern California 1903

Paul Dutasta Collection 1926❦ Collection Paul Dutasta 1926

Fleeting Passion❦ COLOMB Mme. Feu de paille 1881

The French Revolution and Europe 1789-1799❦ Révolution Française et l’Europe 1789 – 1799

Henry VII's Chapel, Westminster Abbey❦ Westminster chapelle de Henri VII LONDRES 31 x 45 cm lithographie

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