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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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History of the Vendée War and the Chouans❦ Vendée Histoire de la Guerre de Vendée et des Chouans 1820

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Madame de Rémusat’s Memoirs 1802–1808❦ REMUSAT, Madame 1802 – 1808

Romanesque Architecture in France to 1100❦ Art de Bâtir En France des Romains à L’an 1100 d’après Les Monuments

Proudhon on Property: A Radical 19th-Century Debate❦ Proudhon Qu’est-ce que la propriété? 1873

1898 French Army Directory with Author's Inscription❦ ARMEE FRANCAISE ALBUM ANNUAIRE ANNEE 1898 + dédicace

Man Ray: A Masterpiece in Sculpture❦ MAN RAY ARTCURIAL , 1991

Heroic Times of Rural Apostolate❦ Aux temps héroïques de l’apostolat des campagnes. Le Chanoine Mangou 1934

Parisian Vignettes: Early 20th Century Illustrated Stories❦ PETITES IMAGES DE PARIS (1ère Série)

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