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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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Global Encyclopedia of Modern Ammunition❦ munitions Encyclopédie mondiale des munitions modernes armes militaires légères

Military Handbook for Infantry Cadets❦ poilu Le Livre du Gradé d’Infanterie à l’usage des élèves-caporaux caporaux 1918

Free French Commando on D-Day❦ Commando de la France libre 6 Juin 1944

Memoirs from the French Revolution❦ révolution Mémoires de la duchesse de Tourzel gouvernante des enfants de France

Historical and Administrative Directory❦ ANNUAIRE GENERAL DE LA HAUTE-GARONNE HISTORIQUE ADMINISTRATIF ET COMMERCIAL 1938

Early history of Canada and its martyrs❦ canada Au berceau de l’autre France, le Canada et ses premiers martyrs

Memoirs of a Musketeer❦ mousquetaire Mémoires de Mr. d’Artagnan, Capitaine Lieutenant du roi

Mosaic - Illustrated Pictorial Review - 1st and 2nd Year❦ Mosaïque – Revue Pittoresque Illustrée -1ère et 2ème année

Cultural reflections on L'Etang de Berre❦ Maurras Charles L’Etang de Berre

BOSCO HENRI ANTONIN EO GALLIMARD

Correspondence between Napoléon and Joséphine❦ Napoléon lettres de Napoléon à Joséphine Bonnot

Reflections by Marcel Pagnol❦ MARCEL PAGNOL PIROUETTES

The Lady of the Camellias❦ Dumas Fils, avec une Préface de Jules Janin La Dame Aux Camélias 1926

GILDAS BLANCHE NEIGE Mulhouse, Editions "Lucos" pop-up book❦ GILDAS BLANCHE NEIGE Mulhouse, Editions “Lucos” livre à système POP-UP

Einstein and the Universe Overview❦ EINSTEIN ET L’UNIVERS – UNE LUEUR DANS LE MYSTERE DES CHOSES

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