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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 payment methods do you accept from international buyers?

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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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Monnaie ministre des finances Lot et Garonne 1804

NOAILLES Comtesse de EXACTITUDES + dedication❦ NOAILLES Comtesse de EXACTITUDES + dédicace

CERVANTES Don Quijote (Quichotte) 1837

BERTHOLD-MANN GERALDY Toi et Moi Aimer Le Prélude

François Girardon (1628–1715): The Sculptor of Louis XIV❦ François Girardon ( 1628-1715 ) : Le sculpteur de Louis XIV

Bossuet Treatise on Communion under Both Kinds 1682❦ BOSSUET Traité de la communion sous les deux espèces 1682

MALTE-BRUN Géographie Universelle. Atlas...❦ MALTE-BRUN Géographie Universelle. Atlas…

Maurice DRUON autograph letter signed❦ Maurice DRUON lettre autographes signée

Historiettes by Tallemant des Réaux, 1865❦ Historiettes de Tallemant des Réaux 1865

Séez Historical Researches on the Town, the Bishops and the Diocese of Séez❦ Séez Recherches historiques sur la ville, les évêques et le diocèse de Séez

Peugeot 205 Essence Haynes

Wood High School Manual Training Course in Woodwork

Feudal coins of Artois from the 10th to the early 14th century❦ monnaies féodales d’Artois du Xe au début du XIVe siècle

Railways in the 19th Century Based on the Works of Léonce Reynaud❦ chemins de fer au XIXe siècle d’après l’oeuvre de Léonce Reynaud

Riche, Daniel. The Temporary Hearth❦ Riche Daniel. LE FOYER PROVISOIRE

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