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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.

Question 2

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?

Accepted Answer

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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CHERBULIEZ Le Roi Apépi. Illustrations by Picard❦ CHERBULIEZ Le Roi Apépi. Illustration de Picard

Carcassonne BREVIARIUM CARCASSONENSE - Illustrissimi Et Reverendissimi 1842❦ carcasonne BREVIARIUM CARCASSONENSE – Illustrissimi Et Reverendissimi 1842

Henry Roujon. Mirembre monde. Illustrations by M. G. Mendez, 1895❦ ROUJON Henry MIREMONDE. Illustrations de M. G. Mendez 1895

PIGAULT-LEBRUN Le Citateur 1834

Gers 32 History of the Town of Auch from the Romans until 1789❦ Gers 32 Histoire de La Ville d’Auch depuis Les Romains jusqu’En 1789

Louis Veuillot. The Scents of Paris 1867❦ VEUILLOT (Louis). Les Odeurs de Paris 1867

coquillage LES COQUILLAGES - LES CHEFS-D'OEUVRE DE LA VIE SOUS-MARINE❦ coquillage LES COQUILLAGES – LES CHEFS-D’OEUVRE DE LA VIE SOUS-MARINE

escaliers of Bigorre Mysterious stairs of Bigorre❦ escaliers de Bigorre Mystérieux escaliers de Bigorre

clef History of the key from the Roman era to the 18th century❦ clef Histoire de la clef de l’époque romaine au XVIII° siècle

Boulangerie d'aujourd'hui. Practical Recipes...❦ Boulangerie d’aujourd’hui. Recettes pratiques…

Pierre Drieu La Rochelle, or The Mystified Seducer❦ drieu LA ROCHELLE OU LE SEDUCTEUR MYSTIFIE

TRACTOR FERGUSON TYPE T.E.A. 20 – OPERATOR'S MANUAL❦ TRACTEUR FERGUSON TYPE T.E.A. 20 – MANUEL D’INSTRUCTION

verres de Bohême 1400–1989 Masterpieces from the Museums of Czechoslovakia❦ verres de Bohême 1400 -1989 Chefs-d’oeuvre des musées de Tchécoslovaquie

humour maîtres Humorists. Francisque Poulbot❦ humour maîtres Humoristes . Francisque Poulbot

Retaining walls and masonry bridges and viaducts❦ Murs de soutènement et les ponts et viaducs en maçonnerie

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