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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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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

Selected Poetry Collection, Early 19th Century❦ Poésies de Chaulieu 1825

Picasso's Portrait Art: Retrospective Analysis❦ Picasso et le Portrait Réunion des Musées nationaux

Autographed manuscript letter to poet Fernand Gregh❦ Louis Madelin Lettre autographe manuscrite

Pan-Slavism and French Interests❦ LEGER, LOUIS panslavisme et l’intérêt francais

Two Illustrated Works by Istrati❦ Istrati Panait Kyra Kyralina, Oncle Anghel Le Livre moderne IIlustré

History of the 13th Artillery Regiment❦ HISTORIQUE du 13e REGIMENT d’ARTILLERIE de CAMPAGNE pendant la GUERRE 1914-1918

Correspondence between two literary figures❦ BRETON (André) – PERET (Benjamin). Correspondance 1920-1959

Exploration of the Basque Coast❦ BASQUE Côte d’Argent. La Côte et le Pays Basque. Le Béarn

Political critique on nationalities❦ Sem Quelques conséquences du principe des nationalités 1868

Memoirs of Goethe by Aubert❦ GOETHE Aubert Memoires de Goethe 1823

Elementary Atlas for Geography education❦ PETIT ATLAS ELEMENTAIRE, DRESSE POUR LA PETITE GEOGRAPHIE …

Polish decorations and orders overview❦ Décorations et Ordres polonais

French erotic theatre of the 18th century❦ Erotique Théâtre érotique français au XVIIIe siècle

A guide to Paris in 1931❦ Paris-Guide et Annuaire France-Amérique 1931

Exploration of Animal Models❦ MODELES ANIMAUX DU COMPORTEMENT HUMAIN CNRS, Colloque International

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