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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 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.

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How can I verify a first edition?

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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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Art, Antiques | 19th Century and Earlier Art | Posters, Posters

Royal Guard Lancers❦ Lanciers de la garde royale 33 x 38 cm

German Military Uniforms Reference❦ Costumes des armées allemandes 56 x 70 cm

German Army Engraving from 1915❦ Gravure sur acier ARMEE ALLEMANDE vers 1915 61 x 46 cm

EPINAL military cavalry 44 x 28 cm❦ EPINAL cavalerie militaire 44 x 28 cm

Royal Guard Lancers 33 x 38 cm❦ Lanciers de la garde royale 33 x 38 cm

French Cavalry: Hussard de la Mort❦ Cavalerie française HUSSARD DE LA MORT 48 x 32 cm

Early 19th-century Russian steel engraving❦ RUSSIE Gravure sur acier début XIXème 43 x 26 cm

Steel engraving of two sergeants❦ Gravure sur acier, les deux sergents 45 x 35 cm

Prussian, Baden & Bavarian 1870 campaign uniforms❦ 1870 tenue de campagne des armées prussienne, badoise & bavaroise 59 x 40 cm

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