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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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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

Original charcoal artwork❦ Fusain original 49 x 63 cm.

Royal Prussian Army - 5 colored lithographs❦ Prusse Die Königl. Preussische Armee 5 x lith. en couleur 30 x 40 cm

Original Charcoal Drawing❦ Fusain original 47,5 x 61 cm.

Original charcoal artwork❦ Fusain original 49 x 63 cm.

Original charcoal artwork❦ Fusain original 48,5 x 63 cm.

Charming embroidered pouch for notes❦ USA BELLE EPOQUE HAPPY NEW YEAR

Charming Belle Époque Greeting Cards❦ marguerites BELLE EPOQUE gage d’affection

Original Charcoal Drawing❦ Fusain original 49 x 63 cm.

Belle Époque Floral Composition with New Year Wishes❦ fleurs composition champêtre BELLE EPOQUE voeux sincères de Bonheur

Belle Époque Pop-Up Postcard with Mechanical Scene❦ POP UP carte postale à système BELLE EPOQUE authentique 105 x 74 mm.

Soldier Engraving - A Sister's Thoughts of the Brave❦ Soldat gravure 29 x 42 cm un soeur pensent un brave

Milton's dictation of Samson❦ etching Milton dictating Samson agonistes 77 x 101 cm.

Fontainebleau engravings❦ FONTAINEBLEAU Gravure

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