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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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André Breton Flagrant délit, Rimbaud devant la conjuration de l'imposture et du❦ André Breton Flagrant délit, Rimbaud devant la conjuration de l’imposture et du

History of Queen Marguerite de Valois, First Wife of King Henri IV❦ Histoire de La Reine Marguerite de Valois, Premiere Femme du Roi Henri IV

Benoit (Pierre) Axelle, l'Atlantide, Alberte, le roi lépreux❦ Benoit (Pierre) Axelle, l’Atlantide, Alberte, le roi lépreux

Orléans, Les Hommes illustres de l'Orléanais❦ Orléans Les Hommes illustres de l’orléanais

Love Through the Ages, drawings by BAC, ROBIDA, SAHIB, L. Vallet❦ L’amour dans tous les temps, dessins de BAC, ROBIDA, SAHIB, L.Vallet

LE FIGARO SUPPLEMENT ARTISTIQUE (THE) nos. 1–1923 to 1924❦ FIGARO SUPPLEMENT ARTISTIQUE (LE) du °1 de 1923 à 1924

Manual of the Gentleman or Ceremonial of Good Society, 1830❦ Manuel de l’Homme de bon ton ou Cérémonial de la Bonne Société..1830

Bretagne Mouton Eugène (Mérinos) Adventures and Misadventures of Joël Kerbabu❦ Bretagne Mouton Eugène (Mérinos) Aventures et mésaventures de Joël Kerbabu

Henry Miller, The Books in My Life❦ MILLER Henry Les Livres de ma Vie S.P.

MOREAS Eriphyle. Poem followed by four sylves + dedication❦ MOREAS Eriphyle. Poème suivi de quatre sylves + dédicace

Meditations on the Principal Christian and Ecclesiastical Truths 1675❦ MEDITATIONS SUR LES PRINCIPALES VERITEZ CHRESTIENNES ET ECCLESIASTIQUES 1675

Horst Buchholz, Marcel Pagnol, Marcel Achard, Maria Shell, Yul Brynner 18 x 24 cm❦ Horst Buchholz, Marcel Pagnol, Marcel Achard, Maria shell Yul Brynner 18 x 24 cm

Napoleon Poetic Homages.. Imperial.. Birth of the King of Rome 1811❦ Napoléon Hommages poétiques.. Impérial.. naissance du roi de Rome 1811

Quatrelles La Dame de Gai-Fredon ill. Courboin❦ QUATRELLES LA DAME DE GAI-FREDON ill-Courboin

ARMEE FRANCAISE ALBUM ANNUAIRE 13TH YEAR 1901 + inscription❦ ARMEE FRANCAISE ALBUM ANNUAIRE 13E ANNEE 1901 + dédicace

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