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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%).

Question 3

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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Huet Bishop of Avranches: Theological Skepticism❦ Huet évèque d’Avranches ou le septicisme théologique 1850

Autographed letter from Maurice DRUON❦ Maurice DRUON lettre autographes signée

Fine and Applied Art Magazine 1905❦ STUDIO art & Crafts The Studio Magazine of Fine and Applied Art 1905

Bibiche's Amusements❦ Bibiche s’amuse Blanchard

Character revealed through handwriting - 72 postcards❦ graphologie “le caractère expliqué par l’écriture” set de 72 cartes postales.

The White Man - Signed Dedication❦ ROMAINS Jules L’homme blanc + dédicace

Lafayette Family Genealogy & Lineage❦ La Fayette tableau de filiation de la maison du Motier de la Fayette

A daughter's corruption and moral degradation❦ SADE, Marquis de EUGÉNIE DE FRANVAL HUGO

Film Set Design and Visual Art❦ Cinema Berthomé, Jean-Pierre Décor au cinéma (Le) Cahiers du cinéma

Political Economy Manuscript Notebook❦ Economie politique cahier manuscrit MARQUIS-DEBRE

Administrative directory of Calvados department❦ Annuaire administratif du département du Calvados 1884

Study of Gers peasant life❦ Gers Monographie du paysan du Gers

Tower, Life and Artistic Work 1928❦ LA TOUR, LA VIE ET L’OEUVRE DE L’ARTISTE 1928

Songs and Poems Collection❦ BASTIA LA LYRE DE CARTON – CHANSONS ET POEMES

A Young Girl from Metz: Eastern Strongholds❦ Barres Maurice Colette Baudoche. Histoire d’une jeune fille de Metz. Les Bastion

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