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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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Photography Yearbook for 1900❦ Photo Annuaire pour l’an 1900

Unpublished correspondence of Dumouriez's aide-de-camp❦ Fernig Correspondance inédite aide de camp du Gal Dumouriez 1873

Beautiful signed letter by Daniel Halévy❦ Daniel Halévy belle lettre autographe signée

Literary contributions and reflections❦ Vers et prose N°28 de la 7ème année – 1912

Beautiful signed letter by Picart Ledoux❦ Picart Ledoux lettre autographe signée

A comprehensive look at medieval to Renaissance art❦ Decorative Arts from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

Signed handwritten letter by Bernstein❦ Bernstein lettre manuscrite autographe signée

Futurist Paintings and Documents 1915-1919❦ FUTURISTI dipinti e documenti futuristi dal 1915 al 1919

Complete art history from antiquity to 20th century❦ JEAN CHARBONNEAUX – PIERRE PRADEL ARCHITECTURE ET SCULPTURE 4/4

Signed autograph letter to poet Fernand Gregh❦ Mauclair belle lettre autographe signée

Naval Battle Epic with Dignimont Illustrations❦ FARRERE Claude – DIGNIMONT La bataille + lettre

Letters on Reason and Deception❦ Comte De Valmont, ou Les Égaremens de La Raison 1784

Works of Boileau❦ BOILEAU Oeuvres de Boileau Despréaux 1799

Historical Tablets & Anecdotes of French Kings from Pharamond to Louis XV❦ Tablettes Historiques & Anecdotes des Rois de France depuis Pharamond Jusqu’a

Historical Dictionary of World Religions❦ Dictionnaire historique des cultes religieux établis dans le monde depuis.. 1777

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