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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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Main Street of a French Village❦ EPINEUIL LE FLEURIEL – La grande rue

Exhibition of French Primitives 1904❦ Les Primitifs Français exposés au Pavillon de Marsan 1904

Samurai Combat Art: Hidden Teaching❦ Samourais Masaaki L’art du combat des samourais – l’enseignement caché

Surrealist portrait and artistic exploration❦ BAYA – André Breton – Jacques Kober. Derrière le Miroir n° 6 Novembre 1947

Rhetorical Analysis of Virgil's Eclogues❦ Virgile Examen oratoire des églogues de Virgile.. 1804

Chrysanthemum cultivation techniques and varieties❦ VILMORIN ANDRIEUX LES DIFFERENTES CULTURES DU CHRYSANTHEME 1927

Mirebeau Poitou: Gendarmerie and Fair Ground 1908❦ Mirebeau en Poitou la gendarmerie champ de foire 1908

The Whisky Enthusiast's Guide❦ whisky LE LIVRE DE L’AMATEUR DE WHISKY

Rachel and the 1859 Tragedy❦ Rachel et la tragédie 1859

Jews in French society: documents and testimonies❦ Israël les Israélites dans la société francaise, 1956

Danguin Hotel in Moulins-sur-Allier❦ hôtel Danguin à Moulins-sur-allier 03

Valognes Manche - Historical Street Address❦ Valognes MANCHE 50 rue des religieuses gendarmes

Inventory of wrought iron crosses in Gers❦ Gers inventaire des croix de fer forgé dans le GERS 32

Saint-Sauveur Belloche House Inn❦ Saint-Sauveur maison Belloche AUBERGE

Belle Époque Folding New Year Greeting Card❦ Belle époque carte MEILLEURS VOEUX dépliante 15 x 11 cm.

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