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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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Marie-Louise’s Three Husbands: New Revelations❦ LES MARIS DE MARIE-LOUISE – D’aprés des documents nouveaux

Petit Marmiton, Great Musician❦ enfantina PETIT MARMITON GRAND MUSICIEN

Deschanel’s 1859 History of Conversation❦ HISTOIRE DE LA CONVERSATION DESCHANEL 1859 COLLECTION HETZEL ET LEVY

Freemasonry in Limoges: Historical Account❦ Histoire des Francs-Maçons à Limoges

Ecclesiastical History of Coutances Diocese (1874-1886)❦ Coutances Histoire ecclésiastique du Diocèse de Coutances 1874

Portuguese Letters with Illustrations❦ ALCOFORADO Lettres Portugaises.Illustrations d’Odile Brusseaux

Medieval Studies Journal 1896-1903❦ Bibliothèque de l’école des Chartes. Revue d’érudition 1896-1903

Toussaint’s Garden of Caresses❦ Toussaint Le Jardin des Caresses PIAZZA

Folk music traditions of Southern France❦ Bandas. Musiques, musiciens et ambiances du Grand Sud

Masonic Thought: Wisdom for the West❦ Maçonnerie LA PENSÉE MAÇONNIQUE. ” Une sagesse pour l’occident ‘

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