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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 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?

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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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Art Circle by Yves Rouvre❦ Yves ROUVRE cercle d’art

Exploration of the Mouth❦ DELCOURT Xavier Ouverture de la bouche.

Naval memoirs during wartime❦ MARINS DANS LA TOURMENTE. (Témoignages)

Special issue on Rouault❦ ROUAULT Le Point, nos. XXVI-XXVII (26-27) : Rouault

Geography of the Var Region❦ Var 1910, carte Adolphe Joanne***Géographie 83

Exquisite leather-bound edition❦ Rotisserie de la reine Pédauque

Geography of Loiret❦ Loiret , Hachette Adolphe Joanne***Géographie 45

Royal Kitchen Garden❦ LE POTAGER DU ROI 1998

Geography of the Rhône Mouths❦ Bouches du rhone hachette 1903 carte Adolphe Joanne***Geographie 13

Confidential Memoirs of Lucien Bonaparte❦ MEMOIRES SECRETS sur LA VIE PRIVEE, POLITIQUE et LITTERAIRE de LUCIEN BONAPARTE

Romantic Vision of Saint Guilhem❦ SAINT GUILHEM LE DESERT, LA VISION ROMANTIQUE

Journey to La Palice's Country❦ LA PALICE GERVAIS Au pays de Monsieur de La Palice +envoi

Modern edition of Fontenelle's works❦ Fontenelle du Bonheur par M. de Fontenelle suivi d’Aphorismes 1926

The Camisards: Life and Death❦ Vie et mort des camisards 1933

Practical Medical Guide to Constipation❦ constipation Guide pratique de la constipation

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