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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).

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What is your return policy?

Accepted Answer

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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The Studio Magazine: Fine and Applied Art 1914❦ STUDIO art & Crafts The Studio Magazine of Fine and Applied Art 1914

Autographed Letter from Henry Bataille❦ Henry Bataille belle lettre autographe signée

Belgium's Place in the World❦ Belgique dans le monde 1946

Warner Bros. Studio History and Filmography❦ Cinema LA WARNER BROS. Centre Georges Pompidou

Comparative physiology of humans and animals❦ Dugès Traité de physiologie comparée de l’homme et des animaux 1839

Portrait painter in Enlightenment Europe❦ Jean-Baptiste Perronneau 1715-1783 Un portraitiste dans l’Europe des Lumières

Oriental Conversations and Reflections❦ BLACY Causeries orientales 1870

Ethnographic Study of the Coniagui People❦ Coniagui Monique de Lestrange 1948 AFRIQUE

Bolivian Military Service Law and Immigration❦ Bolivia ley de servicio militar 1907 Viajero inmigrante en Bolivia

A nostalgic look at a childhood village❦ Saint-Germain-Laxis 1984

The Humiliated and Insulted❦ Dostoievsky Humiliés ou offensés

BC 30 Loader-Tractor Spare Parts Catalog❦ tracteur-chargeur BC 30 liste des pièces de rechanges

Renault Master FB30 commercial vehicle documentation❦ RENAULT M.R. 225 – RENAULT MASTER FB30.carrosserie

A Donkey and Two Young Girls❦ HISTOIRE D’UN ANE ET DE DEUX JEUNES FILLES Hetzel

Autobiographical journal of an officer❦ Théo-Chritt Journal D’un Officier malgré Lui

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