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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.

Question 5

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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Counsels of the Rev. Father OLIVAINT to Young People❦ Conseils du R.P. OLIVAINT aux Jeunes Gens.

CATALOGUE OF THE COLLECTION OF FINE FRENCH FURNITURE, OBJECTS OF ART AND PORCELAIN❦ CATALOGUE OF THE COLLECTION OF FINE FRENCH FURNITURE, OBJECTS OF ART AND PORCELA

M. Schwob Moi, Juif. Posthumous Book 1928❦ SCHWOB Moi, Juif. Livre Posthume 1928

The True Face of Mussorgsky: His Life and Works❦ Le vrai visage de Moussorgski, sa vie, son oeuvre.

Introduction to Contemporary Linguistic Problems❦ Initiation aux problèmes des linguistiques contemporaines

Bruegel: A Dynasty of Painters, 18 September–18 November 1980❦ Bruegel Une dynastie de peintres 18 septembre-18 novembre 1980

Camping by Ballereau illustrated with 90 figures and 8 plates 1949❦ Camping par Ballereau ilustre de 90 figures et 8 pages hors texte 1949

Nobilis Les Heures de la Maison Publicité❦ Nobilis les heures de la maison PUBLICITE

Dictionary of the Fable Abridged 1819❦ DICTIONNAIRE ABRÉGÉ DE LA FABLE 1819

Auteuil au cours des âges 1931❦ AUTEUIL AU COURS DES AGES 1931

Mayne-Reid The Captain at Sea! 1924❦ MAYNE-REID Le Capitaine à la Mer ! 1924

The excavation of Tell Beit Mirsim

Léger 1962. Biographical and critical study❦ Léger 1962. Étude biographique et critique

Kipling (Rudyard) Tales. Illustrated by Duluermoz❦ KIPLING (Rudyard) Contes. illustré par Duluermoz

RESEARCH YOUR ANCESTORS! – Guide to genealogical research❦ RECHERCHEZ VOS ANCÊTRES! – Guide de recherches généalogiques

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