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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

French Ministers Directory 1789-1989❦ DICTIONNAIRE DES MINISTRES 1789-1989

Paper marks and watermarks of Johanet mill❦ papier les marques de la papeterie 1966 Johanet

The Marriage of Colors - Signed Copy❦ BEDEL (Maurice) – Le Mariage des couleurs + envoi

The Universe of Precious Stones❦ Mineraux univers des pierres précieuses

Divine Retribution: A Social Satire❦ Millaud Petite Némésis 1870

Young Mary Leeson's formative years❦ Childhood Of Mary Leeson

Geography of Seine-Inférieure Department❦ Seine-Inférieure Adolphe Joanne*** Géographie de la 76

The Life of Marie Antoinette❦ révolution MARIE ANTOINETTE l’impossible bonheur

Chateau tales of wisdom❦ GENLIS (Mme de) Les veillées du château ill-Staal

Influence of Electricity on Fertility❦ Electricité Gasc Mémoires sur l’influence de l’électricité dans la fécondé

Cocteau Museum: Wunderman Collection❦ Cocteau Musée Jean WUNDERMAN

Three Studies on Victor Hugo❦ Hugo Sur les pas de Victor Hugo: trois études publiées..+ dédicace

Sacred to Love and Sorrow❦ Barrès (Maurice) Amori et Dolori sacrum

Russian Girl's Journey of Perseverance❦ jeune fille IMAGE Gauffré Embossed 100 x 165 mm.

A man's retrospective confession on modern life❦ Hermant Abel Confession d’un enfant d’hier Ollendorff, 1903

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