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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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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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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

Armenian Apostolic Church in Paris❦ EGLISE APOSTOLIQUE ARMENIENNE paris

Satirical weekly pamphlet, 1868❦ FERRAGUS [Louis Ulbach] LA CLOCHE 1868

R 2 The Return - Science Fiction Adventure❦ R 2 le retour Alexis Couturier

Folklore Studies Bulletin (1975) - Rare Issue❦ Société d’études folkloriques du Centre-Ouest Bulletin de la société 1..

Art and Sculpture in Luxembourg❦ Rodin Luxembourg ET CHEZ RODIN 1930

Sablé and its jewel, the Abbey of Solesmes❦ Sablé et son joyau l’Abbaye de Solesmes – Les grottes de Saulges

Plaster Medal SCEAU 40 mm❦ Médaille en plâtre SCEAU 40 mm.

David - Art History Monograph❦ CANTINELLI David. Van Oest, 1930

Historic Building in Berry: Habitat Knowledge❦ Bâti ancien EN BERRY Connaissance de l’habitat existant

Confidential Memoirs of Lucien Bonaparte❦ MEMOIRES SECRETS sur LA VIE PRIVEE, POLITIQUE et LITTERAIRE de LUCIEN BONAPARTE

A poignant exploration of forbidden love❦ DURAS Marguerite L’AMANT 1984

Occult documents on Fareinists❦ Occulte documents pour l’histoire des Fareinistes LES ILLUMINES DE FAREINS

Treatise on Versification 1811❦ traité de la versification 1811

Symbolism in European Art❦ Le Symbolisme en Europe 1976

American Fire Engines: Fabulous Vehicles❦ POMPIER les Fabuleux Véhicules d’ Incendie Américains

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