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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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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.

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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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Salle de bains Plomberie Jacob Delafon & cie 1911❦ Salle de bains Plomberie Jacob Delafon & cie 1911

Compagnons Chefs-D'Oeuvre , unpublished , old and contemporary❦ Compagnons Chefs-D’Oeuvre , inédits , anciens et contemporains

Tragic Operas from the Opéra❦ Opéra tragédiennes de l’Opéra

Maxime Du Camp, Les Convulsions de Paris: Commune War 1870❦ commune GUERRE 1870 DU CAMP (Maxime) Les Convulsions de Paris

Occitan ALIBERT Dictionary Occitan-French based on the Languedocian dialects❦ occitan ALIBERT DICTIONNAIRE OCCITAN-FRANÇAIS d’après les parlers languedociens

Splendours of Freemasonry: Initiatory Journeys Through the Lodges❦ maçonnique Splendeurs maçonniques : Itinéraires initiatiques à travers les Loges

Maurice DRUON autograph letter signed from Algiers 1944❦ Maurice DRUON lettre autographes signée d’Alger 1944

église dans la tourmente: les catholiques face à la crise de l'église Ste Marie❦ église dans la tourmente les catholiques face à la crise de l’église Ste Marie

Touraine promenades dans la Touraine Monteil 1861 quelques lettres de Henry IV❦ Touraine promenades dans la touraine Monteil 1861 quelques lettres de Henry IV..

BONNEFOY (Marc) Souvenirs d'un simple soldat en campagne. 1859 ill-Carrey❦ BONNEFOY (Marc) Souvenirs d’un simple soldat en campagne. 1859 ill-Carrey

Collection chosen of voyages around the world and in the territories...❦ Collection choisie des voyages autour du monde et dans les contrées…

Marie-Claire Special Issue: 25 Years of Marie-Claire from 1954 to 1979❦ Marie-Claire n° Spécial : 25 Ans de Marie-Claire de 1954 à 1979

Historical Account of the 9th Hussar Regiment and the Guard Guides 1891❦ hussards Historique du 9e régiment de hussards et des guides de la garde 1891

Toulouse Coutet Toulouse, artistic, pleasant and curious city 1926❦ Toulouse Coutet Toulouse, ville artistique, plaisante et curieuse 1926

Louis le Cardonnel De l'une à l'autre aurore. Poems❦ Louis le Cardonnel De l’une à l’autre aurore. Poèmes

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