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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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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?

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

Correspondence with Jacques Doucet❦ BRETON, André Lettres à Jacques Doucet : 1920-1926 Gallimard

Switzerland's Historical Democracy❦ Suisse démocratie historique La Suisse 1920

Entertainment Library for Young Readers❦ bibliothèque amusante de la jeunesse

Diomedes' Horses: Symbolic Quest❦ Gourmont Remy de Les chevaux de Diomède 1911

People's Advisor: Political Essays❦ Lamartine Le conseiller du peuple 1851

Algeria's betrayal through money❦ Algérie trahie par l’argent. Réponse à M. Raymond Aron 1957

A nocturnal tale of passion❦ CREBILLON LE FILS LA NUIT ET LE MOMENT ou les matines de cythère 1881

The Bird Merchant❦ BRASILLACH Le Marchand d’Oiseaux 1936 EO

European Throne Claimants: Historical Reference❦ monarchies Les prétendants aux trônes d’Europe. Préface duc de Castries

Exhibition catalog of Phantom Collection❦ Soupault COLLECTION FANTOME. BIEGAS. BONA. BRAUNER. CAMACHO. CAPASSI…

A Bourgeois's Diary of WWI in Paris❦ Ohnet, Georges Journal d’un Bourgeois de Paris pendant la Guerre de 1914

Theological and Moral Discourse❦ DISSERTATION DOGMATIQUE ET MORALE, OU, LETTRE D’UN PRIEUR A UN AMI 1777

Art and Comfort in Modern Life❦ Art et le Confort dans la vie moderne. Le bon vieux Temps Paris 1904

Critical study of Victor Hugo's theatre❦ HUGO ESSAI CRITIQUE SUR LE THEATRE DE VICTOR HUGO, LES DRAMES EN VERS

Story of Conversion and Triumph❦ Judaica La Juive convertie ou le triomphe du christianisme 1838

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