How do you authenticate an antiquarian book before purchase?

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.

Do you ship to the United States? Will I pay import duties?

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?

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.

How can I verify a first edition?

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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VISAGES DE LA LORRAINE HORIZONS DE FRANCE, 1950

Faces of Lorraine, Horizons of France, 1950

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VISAGES DE LA LORRAINE HORIZONS DE FRANCE, 1950

Silences sur le Second Empire

De la conception, de la grossesse et de l’accouchement apre?s la trache?lorr..

comédies TERENCE Les Comédies de Térence 1771 reliure maroquin

berliet SAINT-LOUP Marius Berliet l’infléxible + dédicace

VERNE Jules CINQ SEMAINES EN BALLON – VOYAGE DE DECOUVERTES EN AFRIQUE PAR TROIS

kessel Joseph KESSEL Marchés d’esclaves 1935

Maeterlinck Serres chaudes + dédicace

Mini Bättbüchlein Morgen & Abends auf alle Tage der Wochen zugebrauchen

Paris MONTORGUEIL Croquis parisiens. Les plaisirs du Dimanche 1896

TEXIER Richard GRAINVILLE 1995 + dessin de l’artiste

MOREAS Eriphyle. Poème suivi de quatre sylves + dédicace

Napoléon Hommages poétiques.. Impérial.. naissance du roi de Rome 1811

LOTI Un pélerin d’Angkor EO

Mini Calendrier de la Cour, Tiré des éphémérides 1769 56 x 107 mm.

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