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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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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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Lorraine Ceramics: 18th–19th Century Masterpieces❦ Céramique Lorraine Chefs-d’oeuvre des XVIII° et XIX° Siècles

Claude Bernard’s Foundational Text on Experimental Medicine❦ BERNARD (Claude); Introduction à l’étude de la Médecine Expérimentale 1912

Paris in 1898: A Glimpse of Belle Époque Life❦ Paris La vie de Paris 1898

Persian Pottery: A Historical Overview❦ The Potteries of Persia : Being a brief History of the Art of Ceramics in the…

Göring: Hitler’s Enabler & Reich Marshal❦ Goering Le complice d’Hitler/ Le Maréchal du Reich

Complete Works of Alexis Piron, Volume VII (1777)❦ Piron Oeuvres complètes d’Alexis Piron 1777

Hervieu’s Self-Portrait in 1898❦ Hervieu Paul Oeuvres de Paul Hervieu, peints par eux-mêmes 1898

Biographical Study of Eugène de Robillard de Beaurepaire❦ Robillard de Beaurepaire Notice biographique et littéraire 1903

Racine’s works with Geoffroy’s 1808 commentary❦ RACINE Oeuvres avec des commentaires Goeffroy 1808

Kaeppelin's Natural Regions of France and Colonies❦ Géographie Kaeppelin Régions naturelles de la France les colonies…

Poètes d'aujourd'hui: Anthology with Dedication (1908)❦ LEAUTAUD & VAN BEVER Poètes d’aujourd’hui, morceaux choisis 1908 + dédicace

Citroën SM Technical Manual 1972❦ Citroën S M Revue technique automobile n° 316 – Septembre 1972

Genealogical Research Guide at National Archives 1953❦ Guide des recherches généalogiques aux Archives Nationales 1953

1822 Latin-French Prayer Book in Maroquin Binding❦ Eucologe ou nouveau livre d’église le plus complet MAROQUIN

Paul d'Ivoi's Exotic Adventure Novel❦ IVOI (Paul d’) Le Maître du Drapeau Bleu

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