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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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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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Vallon-en-Sully: the Grande Rue and the Place❦ Vallon en Sully la grande rue et la place

Métier illustrated by Muller, seller of mistletoe, chestnuts, cab horse❦ métier illustré par Muller , marchand de gui, de marrons, cochet de fiacre 3 CPA

I seek first to build a dowry with old husbands.❦ dot GRIFF Plages Je cherche d’abord à me faire une dote avec de vieux maris..

Mountain artillery GEBIRGSARTILLERIE Zurich 1910❦ Artillerie de montagne GEBIRGSARTILLERIE Zurich 1910

TREBEURDEN plage de Trozoul & l'hotel Martrai❦ TREBEURDEN plage de Trozoul & l’hotel Martrai

Garros, the winner of the Grand Prix de l'Aéro-Club de France❦ Garros le vainqueur du grand prix de l’aéro-club de France

Red Star Line Triple-Screw BELGENLAND ANTWERP-NEW YORK-CANADA via SOUTHAMPTON❦ Red Star Line” Triple-Screw “BELGENLAND ANTWERP-NEW-YORK-CANADA-Via SOUTHAMPTON-

Gers Condom, entrance to the Caserne Ste Ursule❦ Gers cCondom entrée de la caserne Ste Ursule

Otelo Reutlinger

Wien Hof-Museum K & K 1907 gaufré/embossed❦ Wien Hof-Museum K & K 1907 gaufré/embossed

Ladignac main street 47❦ Ladignac rue principale 47

Bordeaux, Place de la Comédie, 1915❦ Bordeaux la place de la comédie 1915

Auch, place de la Mairie, 1908, Gers, 32❦ Auch place de la Mairie 1908 Gers 32

auch Rue de Lorraine, prise du pont de la Treille, 1908, Gers, 32❦ auch rue de Lorraine prise du pont de la Treille 1908 Gers 32

Plaisance rue des Pyrénées Gers 32

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