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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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Parousie with author’s dedication❦ CATTAUI PAROUSIE + dédicace

Montgaillard’s Secret Diplomacy Memoirs❦ Montgaillard Souvenirs du Comte agent de la diplomatie secrète pendant la Révolu

Louis XIV’s Fiscal Ordinances (1680–1687)❦ Ordonnances de Louis XIV, Roy de France et de Navarre 1720-1727

Atlas of French Fortresses❦ Salch Atlas des châteaux forts de France. Histoire, Archéologie, géographie

Hippology manual for army officers 1885❦ cheval Cours d’hippologie a l’usage de MM. les officiers de l’armée 1885

Commando Vandenbergh: Legendary Hero of Indochina❦ Indo COMMANDO VANDENBERGHE – LE PIRATE DE DELTA – ROGER VANDENBERGHE BERGOT

Practical woodworking guide❦ MENUISERIE Guide pratique du bois. Comment travailler son bois ?

Concise Ancient History 1838❦ PRECIS DE L’HISTOIRE ANCIENNE 1838

Heraldic study of Var, Provence, France, and Europe❦ Armoiries LE VAR, LA PROVENCE, LA FRANCE, L’Europe

Tagore’s Bengali tales in French translation❦ TAGORE (Rabindranath). Le Vagabond et autres histoires

Andersen’s Classic Tales Illustrated by Maraja❦ ANDERSEN Nouveaux Contes D’Andersen illustré par Maraja

BRETON GENIUS: 1895 Lecture by Brunetière❦ BRUNETIERE LE GENIE BRETON. Conférence 1895

Thierry’s Decade of Historical Studies❦ THIERRY DIX ANS D’ETUDES HISTORIQUES 1836

Ultraviolet and infrared light in therapy❦ ultra-violet, la lumière solaire et artificielle, Aimard (J.) et Dausset

Biography of the Prophet Muhammad❦ Islam Dermenghem La vie de Mahomet

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