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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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Saint-Leonard de Noblat near Limoges Saint-leonard 1901❦ Saint-Leonard de Noblat environ de Limoges Saint-leonard 1901

Strasbourg, wilt thou see Strasbourg without stirring? 10 views❦ Strasbourg veux tu voir Strasbourg sans te déranger 10 vues

Le Brouilh, Rue Vieille et Tour 32, Gers❦ Le Brouilh rue vieille et tour 32 GERS

Miélan route nationale and Avenue de Mirande 32, Gers❦ Miélan route nationale et avenue de mirande 32 GERS

Elegant Art Nouveau book❦ Douky élégante belle époque

Saramon panorama from the top of the town 32 GERS❦ Saramon panorama du haut de la ville 32 GERS

automobile Novalaise, Col de la Crusille

Saint-Clar 1903, Cour Alsace-Lorraine 32, Gers❦ Saint-clar 1903 cour Alsace-lorraine 32 GERS

electrician with that blasted contraption I'll never see the light of day in class!!❦ électricien avec ce sacré fourbi je n’ verrai jamais le jour de la classe !!

humour IF I HAD BEEN YOUNG I WOULD HAVE LIKED TO SEDUCE A WOMAN 1904❦ humour SI J’AVAIS ETE JEUNE J’AURAIS AIME ENLEVER UNE FEMME 1904

Lalanne une leçon de catéchisme... 32 GERS❦ Lalanne une leçon de catéchisme.. 32 GERS

Lyon Place Carnot and the Statue of the Republic 1901 SOIERIES Maison Bloch❦ Lyon place Carnot et la statue de la république 1901 SOIERIES Maison Bloch…

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Mirande, rue d'Auch 32, Gers❦ Mirande rue d’Auch 32 GERS

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