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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?

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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Our Antiquarian Books Catalog

True France - First Edition❦ SAINT-YVES D’ALVEYDRE La France vraie EO

Poplar cultivation and forestry management❦ Peuplier La culture du peuplier

A Night of Doubt - Dream and Uncertainty❦ Songe d’une nuit de doute. DU MERCURE DE FRANCE. 1902

Critical study of H.-R. Lenormand's theatre❦ Daniel-Rops Sur le théatre de H.-R. Lenormand + dédicace

French Journey: Central Berry and Eastern Poitou❦ Ardouin-Dumazet voyage en France. centre Berry Poitou oriental 1914-1917

French language distinction and elevation❦ Bellay différence et illustration de la langue françoise

Supplicatory Theology Before Pope Clement XII❦ Theologia Supplex Coram Clemente XII Pont. Max: Clementinae Constitutionis 1736

Tales of Devotion and Sacrifice❦ DEVOUEMENTS 1845

Religious verse by Racine fils❦ RACINE POEME la religion 1808

Portrait of the Unknown - Signed Copy❦ SARRAUTE (Nathalie). Portrait d’un inconnu + dédicace

French Touring Club 1930 Edition❦ Touring-Club de France 1930

Ali Ben-Bekar and the Beautiful Schamsennahr❦ Mardrus Histoire d’Ali Ben-Bekar et de la belle Schamsennahr. Un Conte PIAZZA

Doves, Turtledoves and Small Columbidae❦ Colombes, Tourtelles et autres petits colombidés

Young Athlete❦ JOLINON LE JEUNE ATHLETE 1922

Historical anecdotes and court memoirs❦ Historiettes de Tallemant des Réaux 1865

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