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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Carte postale en bois peint 1908

chemin de fer de Paris à Orléans 9 CPA

Carte postale en bois 1905

VENDEE chemin de fer de l’état Excursions en Vendée

GAULOISERIES FRANCAISES A LA CAMPAGNE “visite du député”

DRAGON 6 e dragons 1806 Malespine del. Bergeret Nancy

Morvan a travers le Morvan 4 cpa

affiche crevée LE PETIT JOURNAL 1902

Reich MARK so eine ansicht lob’ich mir 1898

chemin de fer de l’état Normandie et Bretagne voyages à prix réduits, billets

Chilie monnaie et pavillon national 1909

BRIGHTON chemin de fer de l’état Paris à LONDRES… 7 CPA

mariage tel est pris qui croyait prendre CHEN

Roméo et Juliette LE BAISER

affiche crevée L’ACTUALITE

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