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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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Opera adaptation of Goethe's classic❦ Gounod FAUST, OPERA IN FIVE ACTS, by GOUNOD, MUSIC, ITALIAN & ENGLISH WORDS

Beauty and Silver Coast of Bordeaux❦ BORDEAUX, COTE DE BEAUTE, COTE D’ARGENT

Child in Hunting Attire❦ ENFANT TENUE DE CHASSE vers 1920 18 x 12 cm. Photo argentique

Papal Court Correspondence with France 1814❦ Pape Correspondance authentique de la Cour de Rome avec la France 1814

Exploring Compiègne Forest❦ Compiègne en sa forêt

The Soul of France Through Great Poets❦ MAUGIS L’Ame de la France à travers ses grands poètes. Sonnets + dédicace

Women Travelers of the Closed Island❦ Daniel Rops H. Petiot les voyageuses de l’ile fermée + dédicace

Lessons for Children by a Caring Mother❦ expérience du jeune âge, ou leçons d’une mère à ses enfans 1826

Lyrical New Year's Gifts in Anacreontic Style❦ ETRENNES LYRIQUES, ANACRÉONTIQUES 1808

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