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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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Dangerous Liaisons illustrated 1913❦ érotique Choderlos de Les Liaisons Dangereuses 1913

Turenne: A Marshal’s Legacy❦ GENERAL WEYGAND TURENNE

DupLEIX’s Indian Empire: A French Governor’s Letters❦ Joseph François DUPLEIX : Dupleix d’après sa correspondance

Petiet's Toy Train Collection Catalogs❦ Trains Jouets Modèles de collection Petiet

Petrodvoret, Pushkin & Pavlovsk: Ruins and Revival❦ Russie Petrodvorets Pouchkine Pavlovsk ruines et renouveau

Early 20th Century Electricity Guidebook❦ Electricité A travers l’Électricité 1903

Victor Margueritte’s scandalous 1920s novel with Bécat’s vibrant illustrations❦ MARGUERITTE Victor LA GARÇONNE. Roman de moeurs. Illustr- Bécat

Citroën Traction Avant Maintenance Manual (1950s)❦ traction Manuel d entretien de la Traction avant Citroën Modèles 9. 11. 15

Biographical Dictionary 1971-1972❦ Who`s Who in France. Dictionnaire biographique 1971-1972

KANN Collection: Medieval & Renaissance Art Catalog❦ Catalogue des Objets d’Art et de Haute Curiosite du Moyen Age, KANN

Rawlings' 1967 Planète Model Book❦ Rawlings (John) Modèle. Planète 1967

Royal Suite with Author's Dedication❦ BONETTI PASCAL LA SUITE ROYALE + ENVOI

Autograph letter by Daniel Rops to poet F. Gregh❦ Daniel Rops lettre autographe manuscrite au poète F. Gregh

Poem on the Art of Tour❦ bois L’Art du Tour. Poëme en quatre chants orné de gravures

Filiger: Galerie Malingue Exhibition Catalog❦ Filiger Galerie Malingue

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