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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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Livres anciens, de collection

FOTO PHOTO Optical Guide for Photographers 56 figures in the text. 1909❦ FOTO PHOTO Optisches Hilfsbuch für Photographierende 56 Figuren im Text. 1909

Scorpions STOCK 1944

Bourgeois de Paris 1941

Droit: Étude sur les temps féodaux 1862❦ Droit étude sur les temps féodaux 1862

TCHEKHOV ANTONE LA STEPPE 1925

Christian Poet Du Bartas❦ Du Bartas Poète chrétien

HERMANT LES SAMEDIS DE MONSIEUR LANCELOT

INCHBALD MISTRISS Simple History 1826❦ INCHBALD MISTRISS SIMPLE HISTOIRE 1826

Plaster medal 36 mm❦ Médaille en plâtre 36 mm.

Le Luco, Cinematic Tale❦ SAILLANT Le Luco, Conte cinématographique.

Plaster medal 38 mm❦ Médaille en plâtre 38 mm

Picasso 1955

CHARLES QUINT 1947

Mademoiselle Evadam by Chauvelot❦ Chauvelot Mademoiselle Evadam

Medal in plaster, 40 mm❦ Médaille en plâtre SCEAU 40 mm.

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