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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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Le Havre Flower Festival 1901❦ LE HAVRE 2 A la fête des fleurs 1901 2 x cartes stéréo

Châteaumeillant Railway Station 1911❦ Chateaumeillant 18 la gare 1911

Horses at the Watering Place - Camp Scene❦ LA COURTINE Chevaux à l abreuvoir 23 CAMP

A charitable young girl's virtue❦ Pauline ou la petite fille charitable 1828

Musical Theory Treatise❦ Musique DANHAUSER A. THEORIE DE LA MUSIQUE 1889

Memoirs of the First Empire❦ KERMOYSAN SOUVENIRS DU PREMIER EMPIRE publiés par M. Kermoysan.

Jackals of the Mayombe Forest❦ BOULOU ET M’BOTE, CHACALS DU MAYOMBE

French Synonyms and Precise Usage Guide❦ Synonymes françois et leurs différentes significations 1806

The Impressionist Gamble❦ Paul Durand-Ruel : Le pari de l’impressionnisme

1910 Calendar❦ agenda 1910 Gallia 16 x 36 cm. vierge

Insights on the French Revolution❦ Révolution Mémoires relatifs à la Révolution Française 182

Graphic Design Insights❦ Milton Glaser Design graphique

Exploring Savoy's Character and Folklore❦ SAVOIE Henry Bordeaux Promenades en Savoie : Le caractère Savoyard 1907

Contemporary dollhouse art❦ MINIATURES D’ART LES MAISONS DE POUPEES D’AUJOURD’HUI

Historical dictionary of notable figures❦ Nouveau dictionnaire historique, ou histoire abrégée de tous les hommes 1786

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