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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

César's Account of the Gallic Wars❦ César CESAR LA GUERRE DES GAULE, AVEC LES COMMENTAIRE

The Trials of Sophie by Ségur❦ Ségur Castelli, Horace Les Malheurs de Sophie

A unique look at identity and art❦ Arthur CRAVAN ” J’étais cigare “

Administrative and Commercial Yearbook of Gers Department❦ Gers 1963 Annuaire administratif, statistique, historique et commercial GERS 32

Gers Department Administrative & Commercial Yearbook❦ Gers 1954 Annuaire administratif, statistique, historique et commercial GERS 32

Literary exploration of Corsica❦ CORSE Découverte littéraire de la Corse

A Study of Oriental Rugs❦ Tapis Nahigian Brothers Oriental Rugs in the Home 1913

Life and Works of Charles Coypel❦ Coypel – Charles Coypel 1694-1762

Exploration of desert landscapes❦ Loti Pierre Le désert

Chateaubriand's Christianism Explored❦ CHATEAUBRIAND GENIE DU CHRISTIANISME 1802

Exploration of the Nile❦ Nile The Banks of the Nile 1913

Romantic tales with satirical wit❦ GAUTIER, Théophile. Les jeunes France. Romans goguenards 1914

Hugo's exploration of theatrical themes❦ Victor Hugo Cromwell

Illustrated dreams of Rikiki❦ TIGRE Les Rêves de Rikiki. Dessins de Tigre. 1930

Travel journal 1911–1913❦ Voyage journal des voyages 1911-1913

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