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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.

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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HORNBILL AND DRAGON. Kalimantan, Sarawak, Sabah, Brunei Jakarta

Legal Dictionary of Notarial Law❦ Droit Dictionnaire du Notariat précédé d’un recueil des édits, lois, etc….

1919 Peace and Socialism Movement Manifesto❦ Barbusse La Lueur dans l’Abîme. Ce que veut le Groupe Clarté 1920 sur Japon

Morality in Action: Exemplary Conduct❦ morale en action ou les bons exemples 1842

Sentimental Destinies and Jean Barnery's Wife❦ CHARDONNE Jacques LES DESTINEES SENTIMENTALES. LA FEMME DE JEAN BARNERY ex. s..

Proust's Social Circle: Snobs and Society❦ Proust Chez Marcel Proust Snobs et Mondains Le Comte de Luppé

Free Path - Poetry and Letters 1930❦ LAMOUR Philippe, BOUSQUET Joe, SUARES Carlo Voie libre 1930 + envois

Journal for Mothers and Children❦ journal des mères et des enfants

Roman Prayer Book - Liturgical Missal❦ paroissien romain

Genealogical Study and Family History❦ AUBLET La Généalogie 1991

German Army Uniforms 1877❦ uniformes de l’armée allemande 1877

Miniature Edition of Horace❦ Horace QUINTI HORATII FLACCI POEMATA 1767

Complete Works of La Grange-Chancel❦ Grange-Chancel oeuvres 1758

16th Century Original Illumination - Rebus❦ Enluminure originale XVIè siècle, 140 x 145 mm. REBUS

Historical dictionary of notable figures❦ Nouveau dictionnaire historique, ou histoire abrégée de tous les hommes 1786

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