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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.

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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?

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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

Military duty and glory: philosophical tales❦ VIGNY Servitude et grandeur militaires. 1857

General Jurisprudence Reference Index 1887-1897❦ DALLOZ

Cocteau's Poems and Theatrical Works Collection❦ Cocteau poèmes Thomas l’imposteur, l’aigle à deux têtes NRF blanche

Archaeological Collections of the Picardy Museum❦ collections archéologiques du Musée de Picardie

Critical Edition of Zadig❦ Voltaire ZADIG Edition critique 1929

Guide to the Art of Deception❦ Mensonge L’art de mentir- Petit manuel de tous ceux qui s’exercent à l’art délic

Fontenelle's Dialogues on Life and Death❦ FONTENELLE DIALOGUES DES MORTS ANCIENS ET MODERNES 1784

The Last Message by Eve Amitiste❦ Eve Amitiste Le dernier message

Classic jungle tales by Kipling❦ KIPLING Rudyard LE LIVRE DE LA JUNGLE + LE SECOND LIVRE DE LA JUNGLE

Competition for the Doge's Palace❦ PARADIS DE TINTORET ; Un concours pour le palais des Doges

A rare legend and related stories❦ Pour une épingle : légende Suivi de La feuille de coudrier.

Comprehensive Guide to Freshwater Fishing❦ Pêche grand Livre de La Pêche et Des Poissons : Eau Douce 1952

Archaeological treasures of the Rhône❦ Secrets du Rhône : Les trésors archéologiques du fleuve à Arles

Femme fatale theme❦ MAURIAC Toutes les femmes sont fatales

Biographical account of a Basque saint❦ Basque BERNOVILLE GAETAN. UN SAINT BASQUE. LE BIENHEUREUX MICHEL GARICOITS

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