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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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Unknown Painter Portrait, circa 1891❦ artiste peintre vers 1891 à identifier photographie originale 13 x 18 cm.

Elegant Casablanca 1911 Stereo Cards Set of 5❦ Casablanca élégantes 1911 carte stéréo x 5

Le Havre, Gambetta Square 1907 - Stereoview Cards (2)❦ LE HAVRE place Gambetta 1907 carte stéréo x 2

Le Havre and Tancarville 1907 - Stereoscopic Views❦ LE HAVRE Tancarville 1907 carte stéréo x 3

Prelates and Academician - Silver Print❦ Prélats et académicien 17,5 x 23,5 cm. argentique

Étretat, August 1901 - Stereoview Card❦ ETRETAT 76 aout 1901 carte stéréo

Lower Seine between Honfleur and Saint Laurent 1901❦ Seine-inférieure ENTRE HONFLEUR ET SAINT LAURENT 1901 carte stéréo

Le Havre Cavalcade Procession 1901❦ LE HAVRE 76 Sanvic jour de la cavalcade 1901 carte stéréo

Casablanca Beautiful Model 1911 Stereoviews❦ CASABLANCA jolie modèle 1911 3 cartes stéréo

Stereo map of Le Havre near the museum, 1907❦ LE HAVRE près du musée 1907 carte stéréo

Stereo photo of Le Havre, Bléville 1927❦ LE HAVRE Bléville 1927 photo stéréo

Stereo view of Harfleur’s Château de Collemoulin❦ Harfleur allée du château de Collemoulin 76 carte stéréo

Le Havre bourgeoisie beach August 1907 stereoscopic card set❦ LE HAVRE bourgeoisie plage du HAVRE Aout 1907 carte stéréo x 8

Stereoscopic views of Casablanca’s Jewish quarter, 1911❦ juifs CASABLANCA 1911 cartes stéréo x 13

Dieppe 1976 Beach Stereo Postcards❦ DIEPPE 76 LA PLAGE A L’HEURE DU BAIN cartes postales stéréo LL

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