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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.

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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The Religious Houses of Yorkshire 1853

HERMANT ABEL. LES BARGAIN SISTERS. CYRIL OU LE SOLITAIRE POUR LE MEILLEUR ET POU

VICIEUSE DU GRAND MONDE MADAME LAFARGE / UNPUBLISHED DOCUMENTS❦ VICIEUSE DU GRAND MONDE MADAME LAFARGE / DOCUMENTS INEDITS

Selected Thoughts of the Reverend Father Lacordaire❦ Pensées choisies du R. P. Lacordaire

Prophétie de Blois with elucidations 1871❦ Prophétie de Blois avec des éclaircissements 1871

THARAUD La Tragédie de Ravaillac 1913

MALRAUX André La tête d'obsidienne NRF 1974 EO❦ MALRAUX André La tête d’obsidienne NRF 1974 EO

H.G. Wells❦ SF WELLS WEST GEOFREY H.G. WELLS

The Veranda in All Its Aspects❦ La veranda sous toutes ses facettes

The House of Penarvan by SANDEAU❦ SANDEAU La maison de Penarvan

PRES ET BOIS PARISIENS Villefosse 1942

Marmouset. Au Lion Tranquille. 1922

SF Wells H.-G. The Discovery of the Future❦ SF Wells H.-G. La découverte de l’avenir EO

La Bruyère (Jean de) Les Caractères Illustrations by Foulquier, Penguilly, ...❦ LA BRUYERE ( Jean de ) LES CARACTÈRES Illustrations de Foulquier, Penguilly, …

LE FRANÇAIS❦ Rivière LE FRANCAIS

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