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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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Witnessing America at War❦ USA Bringuier Paul J’ai vu l’amérique en guerre

Racine and Shakespeare: Defense of Romanticism❦ STENDHAL. Racine et Shakspeare 1927 Réponse au manifeste contre le Romantisme

Blessed Jean-Baptiste de la Salle❦ Bienheureux Jean-Baptiste de la Salle, 1888

Rediscovered Cities❦ Villes retrouvées Bonnot

Renaissance Castles: Architectural Heritage❦ Châteaux de la Renaissance 1927

The Scarecrow of the Rosaries - Author's Inscription❦ SILVESTRE ARMAND L’EPOUVANTAIL DES ROSIERES + dédicace

Introspective literary mirror, press edition❦ Daniel Boulanger Miroir d’ici (L’ombre) , dédicacé SP

Christian Epopee: Martyrs and Faith's Victory❦ CHATEAUBRIAND Les Martyrs ou le triomphe de la religion 1809

Surrealism: Casual History and Disorder Recall❦ SURRÉALISME Histoire désinvolte du surréalisme /rappel au désordre

Youth Yearbook - 25th Edition❦ VUIBERT H. ANNUAIRE DE LA JEUNESSE 25ème année

Gascony's Satirical Writings❦ Gascogne LAS PAPILHôTOS texte gascon

Thematic and Geographical Dictionary of Imaginary Saints❦ Dictionnaire thématique et géographique des saints imaginaires et facétieux

Villon's Slang Dictionary: Analytical Study❦ VILLON Le Jargon et Jobelin.. dictionnaire analytique du jargon 1889

Nane's Adventures in Exotic Lands❦ Lichtenberger André Nane au pays de l’aventure

Global arterial networks: geological formations and river genesis❦ BORY Paul Les Artères du Globe. Saillies et Dépressions – La Genèse des Fle..

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