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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

Comprehensive legislation on constructions❦ Code des constructions et de la contiguité ou Législation complète 1854

Artist's Walks along the Rhin❦ Rhin Promenades d’un artiste

Illustrated Gospels of the Lord Jesus Christ❦ EVANGILES DE NOTRE SEIGNEUR JESUS-CHRIST SELON S.MATHIEU, MARC, LUC, JEAN

Tribute to Paul Hymans❦ Hymans Hommages francais a paul Hymans écrits sous l’occupation

The decline of Israel's monarchy❦ THARAUD Jérôme et Jean. Quand Israël n’est plus roi

American Aviation 1946❦ Aviation aviation américaine 1946

Christian communions and church reunification❦ Théologie.. communions chrétiennes en général et de la réunion des églises 1833

Poetry Without Formula❦ Valorbe Magirisse Terrain vague

The Hague: Late 19th Century Views❦ LA HAYE HOLLANDE VUES

Journey to Kirghizia❦ Allons voir la Kirghizie 1960

Six illustrated Hachette novels, 1910-1911❦ 6 romans hachette illustrés par Marie, Tofani, Myrbach, Vogel années 1910

Photography for the Amateur: Fundamentals and Techniques❦ Photographie. Les débuts d’un amateur

English Gardens in Northern Counties❦ JARDINS D’ANGLETERRE DANS LES COMTES DU NORD 1911

Historical study of Chantilly❦ Chantilly. Étude historique (900-1858) 1859

Constitutional Laws and Codes, 1888❦ Codes et Lois usuelles- Lois Constitutionnelles 1888

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