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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.

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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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Livres anciens, de collection

Professional typography and composition course❦ Typographie composition 1945

Historic Ironwork❦ FERRONNERIE ANCIENNE

Short stories with author's inscription❦ Avril à ma porte 1997 + dédicace

Paris Through the Centuries - Heart and Splendor❦ ROBIDA Paris de siècle en siècle – Le coeur de Paris. Splendeurs..

French Fauna: Reptiles and Fishes (1910)❦ FAUNE POPULAIRE DE LA FRANCE. Reptiles et poissons 1910

Diary of a Staff Officer: Franco-Prussian War 1870-71❦ Comte d’Hérisson Journal d’un officier d’ordonnance Juillet 1870 – Février 1871

Vouet: Grand Palais Exhibition Catalogue 1990❦ Vouet Grand Palais 1990

Literary Manifestos of the Belle Époque (1886–1914)❦ Manifestes littéraires de la Belle époque, 1886-1914

Bishopric of Bayeux: 18th–19th Century History❦ Bayeux Histoire du diocèse de Bayeux, XVIIIe et XIXe siècle 1877

Marguerite by Huré, 1882 with Flameng etching❦ Flameng Huré Marguerite Jouaust 1882 – Eau-Forte

Contemporary Houses 2002: Innovative Global Designs❦ architecture Melhuish Maisons Contemporaines 2002

Dangerous Liaisons illustrated 1913❦ érotique Choderlos de Les Liaisons Dangereuses 1913

Surrealist Medium: New Series of Surrealist Communication❦ Surréalisme Medium Communication Surréaliste. Nouvelle Série

Victor Margueritte’s scandalous 1920s novel with Bécat’s vibrant illustrations❦ MARGUERITTE Victor LA GARÇONNE. Roman de moeurs. Illustr- Bécat

Filiger: Galerie Malingue Exhibition Catalog❦ Filiger Galerie Malingue

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