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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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Our Antiquarian Books Catalog

Analytical guide to Parisian flora with botanical vocabulary❦ BAUTIER TABLEAU ANALYTIQUE DE LA FLORE PARISIENNE 1885

Annotated Comedy Edition❦ Tristan Parasite – Comedie – Edition annotee par Jacques Madeleine 1934

A tale of duty and inclination❦ ANTOINE OU L’INCLINATION ET LE DEVOIR, SUIVI DE LEON LE PETIT JOUEUR

Corneille's Dedication for Japan❦ Corneille + dédicace / Japon

Defense of Christianity Discussions❦ FRAYSSINOUS Défense du Christianisme, ou Conférences sur la religion 1825

Technical Review of Franco Morini and Suzuki❦ Revue Moto Technique ETAI FRANCO MORINI 49cc SUZUKI…

Sympathy for Women❦ MONTHERLANT pitié pour les femmes / vélin

Writings from Prison 1944❦ FABRE-LUCE Écrit en prison 1944

Selected Sermons by Massillon❦ Massillon petit carème

Collected Works of Brizeux and Others❦ BRIZEUX (Auguste) Auguste Brizeux, Marie-Telen Arvor, Furnez Breiz

Anthology of Christian Maxims❦ Christi-ana, ou recueil complet des maximes et pensées morales du Christianisme

Memoirs of the Viscount❦ HERMANT BOUCHERY Souvenirs du Vicomte de Courpière par un témoin.

Dance in Theater: Aesthetic Reflections❦ danse au théâtre Esthétique et actualités mêlées 1924

George Sand's Novel❦ SAND GEORGE. FRANCOIS LE CHAMPI. CALMANN LEVY

Literary and Historical Conversations❦ JANIN CAUSERIES LITTERAIRES ET HISTORIQUES 1884

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