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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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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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18th-Century Perfumery Display Objects & Goldsmith Works❦ orfèvrerie Objets de vitrine relatifs à la parfumerie principament au 18è siècle

Tales from the Warrens - Educational Children's Classic❦ cartonnage BALLEYGUIER Noémi Aux garennes.

Reflections on Life: Essays and Meditations❦ Gourmont, Rémy de Epilogues : reflexions sur la vie EO 1904

Argentina's Progressive Development❦ Argentina en marcha

A charming tale of family life❦ DROZ Monsieur Madame Bébé 1876

A Historical Account of Normandy❦ Normandie FRERE H. La Normandie 1881

Works of P.J. Bernard❦ Oeuvres de P.J.Bernard ornées de six gravures et portrait 1821

Social Issues and Economic Perspectives❦ SOCIALES – UN AUTRE ESPRIT ARGENT TRAVAIl

Historical Account of 1870 Events❦ 1870. Alsace, Metz, Sedan

Analytical Guide to Parisian Flora❦ Tableau analytique de la flore parisienne 1885

Classic comedic play about a barber's scheming❦ Le barbier de Séville, ou la précaution inutile. Comédie par M. de Beaumarc..

Genealogical Research Guide❦ Guide des recherches généalogiques aux Archives Nationales 1953

Corsican Vendetta and Other Stories❦ MERIMEE (Prosper) Colomba, suivi de La Mosaïque et Autres Contes et Nouvelles.

Normandy Studies: Presentations and Methods❦ Etudes normandes . Exposés et méthodes. 1944

Derkevorkian Gallery Opening - Full Margin❦ Derkevorkian vernissage Pleine marge

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