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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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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?

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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

ARMEE FRANCAISE ALBUM ANNUAIRE 13TH YEAR 1901 + inscription❦ ARMEE FRANCAISE ALBUM ANNUAIRE 13E ANNEE 1901 + dédicace

du Cerceau Poésies diverses du Père du Cerceau 1722

Fénelon The Adventures of Telemachus, Son of Ulysses 1756❦ Fenelon Aventures de Télémaque, fils d’Ulysse 1756

Sacerdoce of St. John Chrysostom 1650❦ Sacerdoce de S. Iean Chrysostome 1650

The Ecuy Essay on the Life of Jean Gerson Chancellor of the Church and the University❦ L’Ecuy Essai Sur La Vie de Jean Gerson Chancelier de L’église et de l’université

Belgique La Guirlande en Roses de Papier: Quelques Traditions et Coutumes du Fol❦ belgique LA GUIRLANDE EN ROSES DE PAPIER QUELQUES TRADITIONS ET COUTUMES DU FOL

André Breton and Maurice Fourré, La Nuit du Rose-Hôtel❦ BRETON (André) FOURRÉ (Maurice) La Nuit du Rose-Hôtel

Bonaventure des Périers (attributed to) [Paul Lacroix], Le Cymbalum mundi, 1858❦ Bonaventure des Periers Jacob [Paul Lacroix] Le Cymbalum mundi 1858

Monnaie ministre des finances Lot et Garonne 1804

NOAILLES Comtesse de EXACTITUDES + dedication❦ NOAILLES Comtesse de EXACTITUDES + dédicace

François Girardon (1628–1715): The Sculptor of Louis XIV❦ François Girardon ( 1628-1715 ) : Le sculpteur de Louis XIV

MALTE-BRUN Géographie Universelle. Atlas...❦ MALTE-BRUN Géographie Universelle. Atlas…

Peugeot 205 Essence Haynes

Wood High School Manual Training Course in Woodwork

Spain and Algeria: Notice Regarding the 1864 International Exhibition❦ espagne et l’Algérie notice à propos de l’exposition internationale 1864

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