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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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The Leprous Women by Montherlant❦ MONTHERLANT les lépreuses / sur vélin

A young couple's love story❦ WELLS H-G L’AMOUR ET M. LEWISHAM – HISTOIRE D’UN TRES JEUNE COUPLE 1906

Corsican vendetta and love's endurance❦ CORSE La Vendetta ne tue pas l’amour

A tale of rural life and romance❦ MAUPASSANT GUY. La maison Tellier. Histoire d’une fille de ferme

Easy Plant Identification Guide for Paris Region❦ Flore NOUVELLE FLORE POUR LA DETERMINATION…

Charlet's Complete Works and Legacy❦ Charlet et son oeuvre

Personal journals of Victor Hugo, 1830-1848❦ Hugo HUGO Victor Journal. 1830-1848

Palace of Versailles illustrated❦ Versailles 1930

A Divine Comedy of Mistaken Identities❦ GIRAUDOUX (Jean) Amphitryon 38 S.P.

Historical Memoirs❦ MIGNET M. Mémoires Historiques 1854

Street and Forest Songs❦ HUGO (Victor) chansons des rues et des bois

Study of the French language❦ Bellay différence et illustration de la langue françoise

Monastic Life on Lérins Island❦ Lerins , L’ILE ET L’ABBAYE DE LERINS 1930

Moréas and Poetry❦ Moréas et les Stances

Portrait of France Series No. 24❦ HERVIEU MONTSOURIS / COLLECTION PORTRAIT DE LA FRANCE

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