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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

Ancient Arles Museum Collection & Heritage❦ Arles MUSEE DE L’ARLES ANTIQUE 1996

Philosophical insights from Millet❦ Millet l’ame philosophale + dédicace

Beautiful handwritten letter from 1934❦ Jean d’Orsay belle lettre autographe manuscrite

Fundamentals of Agriculture❦ Catéchisme d’Agriculture 1857

Letters from My Mill, Illustrated Edition❦ Daudet ; Illustrations de C. Chopy Lettres de mon moulin

History of Glassmaking and Goldsmithing❦ Cristal Petite histoire de la Cristallerie et de l’Orfèvrerie bachiques

Art Miniatures of Modern Dollhouses❦ MINIATURES D’ART LES MAISONS DE POUPEES D’AUJOURD’HUI

History of Citroën Coupes and Convertibles❦ Citroën coupés cabriolets

Scenic views of the Garonne Valley❦ Garonne MIDI PITTORESQUE LA VALLEE DE LA GARONNE 1890

History of the diocese in 18th and 19th centuries❦ Bayeux Histoire du diocèse de Bayeux, XVIIIe et XIXe siècle 1877

Legends of the Canadian Pacific❦ Canada SIMPSON Legendes du St.-Laurent Pacifique Canadien

Carmen by MERIMEE❦ MERIMEE Carmen, Calmann Lévy 1884

Reflections on religion and politics❦ Barbey d’Aurevilly Philosophes et écrivains religieux et politiques 1909

View of Rouen with Reception Speech❦ ROUEN Vue de Rouen. Discours de réception à l’Académie + dédicace

Geneva Tales by Rodolphe Töpffer❦ TOPFFER RODOLPHE NOUVELLES GENEVOISES 1863

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