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How do you authenticate an antiquarian book before purchase?

Accepted Answer

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

Selected Letters of Mme de Sévigné and circle❦ Sévigné Lettres choisies de Mme 1826

The Kid Goat's Adventures and Training❦ MAGNIN LA BIQUE EN VOYAGE, EN APPRENTISSAGE

State Currency Archives - Empire Period❦ Monnaie extrait des minutes de la secrétairerie d’état EMPIRE Lot et Garonne

Koekelberg: Streets and History Through Time❦ Koekelberg. Au fil du temps… Au coeur des rues…

Military Officer's Chronicle, 1925❦ FAYARD (Jean) Journal d’un colonel 1925

Selection of theatrical works by La Noue❦ Choix de pièces de théâtre de la Noue 1787

Biography of the Curé d'Ars❦ Curé d’Ars biographie de M. le curé d’Ars 1857

Eternal bliss in youthful love❦ Bellerive perpétuité fais ta joie de la femme de ta jeunesse

Political almanac of French liberal activism❦ Almanach 1904 Action Libérale populaire (politique)

Love as Suffering - Illustrated Edition❦ AMOUR CETTE DOULEUR ill- de Raymond

Thoughts of a Biologist❦ ROSTAND Jean pensées d’un biologiste + dédicace

Sermons from a Royal Preacher❦ SERMONS du R. PERE ÉLISÉE, carme déchaussé, prédicateur du roi 1775

Reflections on Friendship through Literature❦ Paul Villéger. Bois des fautes. L’amitié par le livre

Burlesque poem and fair tale❦ LA CAMPÊNADE POÈME BURLESQUE SUIVI DE LA FOIRE d’Etouvy 1865

Annual Almanac of France 1845-1847❦ Almanach de France publié par la Société Nationale année 1845-1847

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