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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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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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Our Antiquarian Books Catalog

A glimpse into Rome❦ Veuillot Le parfum de Rome 1862

Short stories and insights❦ GODET HISTORIETTES DE CHEZ NOUS suivies de CHEZ VICTOR HUGO.1923

Original edition with illustrations❦ GÉRALDY, Paul Le Prélude, 1923

Political Account to Electors, 1869❦ Le 19 janvier. Compte rendu aux électeurs de la 3° circonscription de la Seine

Men of the Crimean War❦ TEXIER Les hommes de la Guerre d’Orient 1854

Masks Exhibition Catalog❦ Masques. Plaquette conçue à l’occasion de l’expositon de Masques organisée ..

Maritime and Colonial Perspectives❦ La Mer et l’Empire. Editions de l’institut maritime et colonial. 1943

A historical narrative of a notable figure❦ Le Maréchal d’Ancre

Life of General Duphot❦ général Duphot (1769-1797), par un de ses arrière-neveux

Simple stories from the hills❦ KIPLING Rudyard Simples contes des collines

Political Journal from 1937-1938❦ COMTE GALEAZZO Ciano Journal Politique 1937 – 1938

Life and memoirs of Count Molé❦ Noailles, Hélie-Guillaume-Hubert Marquis Le comte Molé 1781-1855, sa vie, se..

Historical Overview of Ardèche❦ Ardèche, ancien Vivarais, une terre, une histoire, un héritage

Natural History Overview❦ Caustier HISTOIRE NATURELLE 1906

Life and Works of Max Jacob, Volume I❦ Max Jacob. TOME I : Quimper – Paris 1876-1921 + dédicace

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