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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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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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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 | Prints, Engravings, Lithographs

chine Le temple de Kekia à la Chine 18ème 26x33 cm❦ chine Le temple de Kekia à la Chine 18ème 26×33 cm

1920s Parisian Fashion❦ Mode années 20 FASHION

Steel engraving by Senneville❦ Gravure galande sur acier 38 x 31 cm.

Original Charcoal Drawing❦ Fusain original 49 x 63 cm.

Original pastel work❦ Fusain original 48,5 x 63 cm.

Original Pastel Artwork❦ Fusain original 49 x 63 cm.

Original Charcoal Drawing❦ Fusain original 49 x 63 cm.

Royal Prussian Army in Color❦ Prusse Die Königl. Preussische Armee 5 x lith. en couleur 30 x 40 cm

Engraving of a Hussar❦ EAU-FORTE sur Papier vergé. ” UN HUSSARD “. signée dans la planche P. JAZ

Royal Guard Cannoneer, French Artillery❦ cannonier de la garde royale 43,5 x 66 cm aquarellée

Belle Époque Greeting Cards Collection❦ Bonne fête BELLE EPOQUE Je pense à vous BONNE ANNEE

French Millinery Catalog 1909❦ Chapeau 1909 CHAPELLERIE

Marine pastel artwork❦ Pastel marine 45 x 60 cm.

Embroidery from the Belle Époque❦ broderie BELLE EPOQUE happy Birthday

Belle Époque greeting fan with floral motifs❦ Colombe BELLE EPOQUE heureux anniversaire 1905

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