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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.

Question 2

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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What is your return policy?

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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?

Accepted Answer

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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Illustrated Normandy - The Butchering of the Pig❦ NORMANDIE ILLUSTRÉE – La Saignée du Cochon 1912

Louis Augustis Mézin - Biographical Study❦ Mézin louis Augustis

Ambérieu: Industrial Rotunda❦ Ambérieu la rotonde des machines

Sillans Crossroads Square 1908❦ SILLANS – Place de la Croisée 1908

Harvest workers in Sologne region❦ vendanges en Sologne groupe de vendangeurs

Nerac - Laubenheimer Brewery 1910❦ NERAC la Brasserie Laubenheimer 1910

Historic Dwellings of Port-Sainte-Marie❦ vieilles maisons de port-Sainte-Marie

Aguillon Castle Square, 1918❦ Aiguillon place du château 1918

Lunel's Lavoir around 1914❦ Lunel le Lavoir vers 1914

Mirebeau Poitou: Gendarmerie and Fair Ground 1908❦ Mirebeau en Poitou la gendarmerie champ de foire 1908

Duployé Shorthand: The Gold Medal and the Major's Walk❦ Sténographie Duployé La médaille d’Or La promenade du Gros-Major

Aiguillon: Promenades and Café des Allées❦ Aiguillon les promenades et le café des allées 1908

Renaissance manor in Puymirol❦ Puymirol quartier la comtal vieille maison de la renaissance

Visa market square in 1907❦ Bourg de Visa place du marché 1907

Proumeyssac Chasm near Bugue, 1912❦ gouffre de Proumeyssac près de Bugue (24) 1912

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