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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.

Question 5

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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Spahis Algérien 1901 Malespine del. Bergeret Nancy

DRAGON 24e dragons campaign in Spain 1812 Malespine del. Bergeret Nancy❦ DRAGON 24e dragons campagne d’Espagne 1812 Malespine del. Bergeret Nancy

Colonel of Cuirassiers GRANDE TENUE 1900 Malespine del. Bergeret Nancy❦ Colonel de Cuirassiers GRANDE TENUE 1900 Malespine del. Bergeret Nancy

affiche crevée LE SOLEIL 1902

Affiche L'Assiette au Beurre torn 1903❦ assiette au beurre affiche crevée l’assiette au beurre 1903

France de Bordeaux et du Sud-Ouest affiche crevée

Figaro Illustré with torn cover, 1903❦ Figaro Illustré affiche crevée 1903

Mont-Saint-Michel État railway journeys 2 vintage postcards❦ Mont-Saint-Michel chemin de fer de l’état voyages 2 CPA

Masparrante les sauts basques et danses du pays June 1944❦ Masparrante les sauts basques et danses du pays juin 1944

tu as mal aux oreilles, tu t'écoute trop parler...❦ tu as mal aux oreilles, tu t’écoute trop parler…

affiche crevée LE PETIT ARDENNAIS

affiche torn LE PETIT JOURNAL 1902❦ affiche crevée LE PETIT JOURNAL 1902

VOSGES VALLEY OF GERARDMER SCHLITTEUR HUGO ALESI❦ VOSGES VALLEE DE GERARDMER SCHLITTEUR HUGO ALESI

affiche torn LES MODES 1903❦ affiche crevée LES MODES 1903

affiche torn L'INTRANSIGEANT❦ affiche crevée L’INTRANSIGEANT

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