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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 payment methods do you accept from international buyers?

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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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1812 Games Academy: Classic card games guide❦ Académie des jeux, contenant le piquet, l’impériale, la triomphe, l’Ecarté..1812

Collection of Poems by Rimbaud❦ Rimbaud Arthur Poésies

Adventure and Mysteries in Exotic Realms❦ CATALANY Myriam LE SECRET DE PALLAHORE

Selected works of Louÿs, arranged by author❦ Louÿs Pages choisies, copiées et mises en ordre 1927

Borghese Gallery overview❦ museo e la Galleria Borghese La Società Laziale, Roma, 1893

Zénaïde Fleuriot's Heartfelt Tale❦ FLEURIOT Zénaïde BOUCHE EN COEUR 1882

Reflections of a sailor in Sardinia❦ JURIEN marine d’autrefois souvenirs d’un marin d’aujoud’hui Sardaigne

A tale of family under the 3rd Republic❦ FRANCIS Robert Le gardien d’épaves H. d’une famille sous la 3ème rep.

Marcel Moreau's Notable Work❦ Marcel Moreau Issue sans issue + dédicace

Four Short Stories Collection❦ HENRIOT (Emile). Quatre nouvelles , sur pur fil 1944

A Journey to Kirghizie❦ Allons voir la Kirghizie 1960

17th Century Pious Engraving❦ Gravure pieuse 17 ème 90 x 140 mm.

Illustrated edition with Vuillard's drawings❦ Géraldy dessins de Vuillard Toi et moi 1919 sur vergé d’arches

Collection of Rare Books❦ Barthou BIBLIOTHEQUE de M. LOUIS BARTHOU. Première partie

Critical analysis of religious systems❦ révolution MONTLOSIER Mémoire à consulter sur un système religieux et polit1826

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