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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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France in its Colonies around 1899❦ FRANCE AUX COLONIES (vers 1899)

Mademoiselle Dax: A Young Woman's Portrait❦ FARRERE Claude Mademoiselle Dax jeune fille

The Phantom Airplane by Paul d'Ivoi❦ Paul d’IVOI L’aéroplane fantôme ill-Bombled

Latin Lessons in Modern Literature and Morals❦ LATIN LECONS LATINES MODERNES DE LITTERATURE ET DE MORALE 1823

Vincent van Gogh’s Japanese Album❦ VAN GOGH Vincent Van Gogh. L’Album japonais

Indochina Bank 1962 Shareholders Meeting❦ banque de l’indochine assemblée générale ordinaire des actionnaires 1962

Pierre Louÿs: Intimate Moments❦ PIERRE LOUYS INTIME “Le solitaire du hameau”

Sugiyama’s 1934 French Mission❦ Japon SUGIYAMA MA MISSION EN FRANCE 1934

Classic 19th-century French menus by Mme Durandeau❦ cuisine Les menus de Mme. Durandeau VERMOT

cuisine Édouard de POMIANE, GIROUX VINGT PLATS QUI DONNENT LA GOUTTE

Popular uprisings in 18th-century Gascony❦ Gascogne deux mouvements populaires en Gascogne au milieu du XVIIIe siècle

Charles Garnier: Architectural Legacy❦ Charles Garnier ARCHITECTE

Ortholan Frères: Rare Vintage Wine & Spirits Catalog❦ Armagnac Ortholan frères vins et spiritueux AUCH Gers 32

1st Artillery Regiment of Free French Forces 1940-1945❦ FFL 1ER REGIMENT D’ARTILLERIE JUIN 1940 /JUIN 1945 1ERE DIVISION FRANCAISE LIBRE

fabric sample book of upholstery fabrics❦ tissus album d’échantillons de tissus d’ameublement

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