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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.

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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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Maurice Maeterlinck’s Cosmic Reflections❦ MAETERLINCK MAURICE LA VIE DE L’ESPACE EO + dédicace

Montmartre’s Musical Past with Bonnaud❦ Chat noir BONNAUD Une heure de musique avec Montmartre

Illustrated journey to Jerusalem❦ ORAZI THARAUD, THARAUD L’an prochain à Jérusalem !

Poems by Chaulieu with Selected Works❦ Poésies de Chaulieu 1825

Jouvenel’s critique of the state in 1923❦ JOUVENEL, Robert de. Feu l’état 1923

Orléans and Numismatics: A Workshop, a City, a Family❦ Numismatique Orléans et la numismatique. Un atelier, une Cité, une Famille

History of a Military Regiment❦ HISTORIQUE du 13e REGIMENT d’ARTILLERIE de CAMPAGNE pendant la GUERRE 1914-1918

Popular science essays on human anatomy and biblical studies❦ La science populaire de Claudius – simples discours sur toutes choses

Genealogy of the Poict Widow & Son Family 1783-1850❦ Généalogie veuve Poict et fils 1783-1850 FAMILLES

Saplings Planted: A 1954 Novel with Author's Inscription❦ NRF LORME A peine sont-ils plantés + envoi

Paul Hervieu’s autograph card to Fernand Gregh❦ Paul hervieu carte autographe manuscrite & signée

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BERQUIN’s Moral Tales for Youth, 1859❦ BERQUIN L’Ami des Enfants et des Adolescents 1859

History of Capuchin Brothers in Paris❦ Les Frères-Mineurs Capucins en France, histoire de la province de Paris

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