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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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Roger Lannes: Autograph Letter❦ Roger Lannes Belle lettre autographe manuscrite

Living in Madeira by Jacques Chardonne❦ Chardonne Jacques Vivre à Madère – Roman

Draner’s vivid depiction of the French Republican Army❦ DRANER Les Soldats de La République, l’armée française en campagne

Scipion: A Provincial Tale by Théuriet❦ THEURIET L’Oncle Scipion

1824 critique of Ferrier’s economic theories❦ economie Du Bois Aymé Examen de quelques questions d’économie 1824

1929 Illustrated Export Catalogue of M. M. Commissionnaires-Exportateurs❦ Catalogue D’exportation Illustre De M. M. Les Commissionnaires-Exportateurs 1929

Zenner’s Light Music with Dedication❦ Zenner musique légère + dédicace

Victorian Sardou’s witty comedy in original binding❦ SARDOU Victorien Les pattes de mouche 1860 EO

Matisse catalogue raisonné by Bernheim-Jeune❦ Matisse Bernheim-Jeune Dauberville catalogue raisonné

French Orthoptera fauna from 1890❦ Insectes Orthoptères, Thysanoures et Orthoptères 1890

Parisian Pépé’s Notorious Adventures❦ Histoire du Célèbre Pépé ill- Pille

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Tissot’s 18th-Century Study on Onanism❦ Curiosa Tissot L’Onanisme

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