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How do you authenticate an antiquarian book before purchase?

Accepted Answer

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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Geography of the Sacred and Historical❦ Géographe ordinaire du Roi Géographie sacrée et historique 1747

Autographed letter signed by Maurice DRUON❦ Maurice DRUON lettre autographes signée

Artists and Thinkers - Signed Copy❦ Blémont, Émile (1839-1927) Artistes et penseurs + dédicace

Kaleidoscopic Theatre circa 1964❦ Théâtre Kaleidoscope vers 1964

Music-Loving Prelate❦ Prélat mélomane G. Vibert

French Rococo painter and his era❦ Francois Le Moyne and his generation : 1688-1737

Javotte and the Beautiful Hurdy-Gurdy Player's Rise❦ Javotte ou la jolie vielleuse parvenue 1800 l’Egypte sauvée ou Joseph vendu par

Fine and Applied Arts Magazine 1910❦ STUDIO art & Crafts The Studio Magazine of Fine and Applied Art 1910

The Importance of Digestive Health❦ Hygiène de l’estomac et des intestins

The Real Life of Sebastian Knight❦ Nabokov, Vladimir La Vraie vie de Sebastian Knight Gallimard

Ladies' Fashion and Society Journal 1839❦ mode Journal des Demoiselles 1839

Paris Through the Centuries❦ Robida Paris de Siècle en siècle

Agen: History of the City and Agenais Region❦ AGEN HISTOIRE DE LA VILLE D’AGEN & PAYS D’AGENAIS suivi…

Daily Rhythms: Poetry Collection❦ CHARCOT CLAVEL Marines. Aux rythmes des jours. Poèmes de Marie Clavel

Russians and Slavs: Political and Literary Studies❦ Russes et slaves : études politiques et littéraires 1890

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