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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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Our Antiquarian Books Catalog

Memoirs of a Liberal Politician❦ Collections and Recollections By One Who Has Kept A Diary 1898

Intermediate French Vocabulary and Composition❦ PRATIQUE DU VOCABULAIRE ET DE LA COMPOSITION FRANCAISE 1929

Civility in Images and Action: Etiquette for Children❦ SAVIGNY M. l’abbé de La civilité en images et en action. ou la politesse, les us

Critical bibliography on CHATEAUBRIAND 1801-1986❦ chateaubriand Dubé Bibliographie de la critique sur Chateaubriand

Historical Research on Saint-Vigor Relics❦ Reliques de Saint-Vigor 190

Iron: History, Properties, and Modern Metallurgy❦ Métal roi des métaux

Louis Carré Gallery: History and Contemporary Art❦ Galerie Louis Carré. Histoire et Actualité 2000

Catch: The King of Bears❦ Mariotti CATCH ROI DES OURS

Canson & Montgolfier Blotters❦ écriture buvards CANSON & MONTGOLFIER

Roman Missal for Autumn❦ PAROISSIEN ROMAIN PARTIE D AUTOMNE. reliure GRUEL

Science and Astrology in the 16th Century❦ Astrologie Bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève Science et astrologie au XVIe siècle

Journey through the literary landscape❦ HUYSMANS J.K. EN ROUTE 1915

Political reflections on state matters❦ JOUVENEL, Robert de. Feu l’état 1923

A message from Bourdelle❦ message de Bourdelle

Collection of European Treaties❦ PAIX Supplément au recueil des principaux traités d’Alliance, de Paix 1808

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