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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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Napoleon's Coronation❦ Napoléon Sacre de Napoléon – 2 décembre 1804

Corneille's Dedication for Japan❦ Corneille + dédicace / Japon

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Selected Sermons by Massillon❦ Massillon petit carème

Collected Works of Brizeux and Others❦ BRIZEUX (Auguste) Auguste Brizeux, Marie-Telen Arvor, Furnez Breiz

Physician's struggle with illness and death❦ JOURNAL D’UN MEDECIN MALADE OU SIX MOIS DE LUTTE CONTRE LA MORT.

Portraits and memories by Régnier❦ Régnier Portraits et souvenirs…1913

Story of an Adopted Child❦ le petit Jacques ou l’enfant adoptif d’un vieux soldat 1836

Masterpieces of Breton Folk Art❦ Bretagne ENCLOS BRETONS. Chefs-d’oeuvre de l’art populaire

A charming illustrated work❦ GIRARDIN NOUS AUTRES 1888

Selected Stories by Kipling❦ KIPLING CONTES CHOISIS (sur vergé)

Atmospheric Phenomena Overview❦ météo LES PHENOMENES DE L’ATMOSPHERE

PUVIS DE CHAVANNES by Léon Riotor❦ PUVIS DE CHAVANNES

Poetry collection by Christopher Pitt❦ Pitt Christopher The Poetical Works of Christ Pitt 1782

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