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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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Cino del Duca Bronze Medal 82mm❦ Cino del Duca médaille 82 mm., signée Dropsy

A Pathetic Soul's Journey❦ GIRAUDOUX (Jean). Simon le pathétique + dédicace

Tobacco and nicotine: social physiology study❦ Tabac Physiologie sociale LE TABAC qui contient le plus violent des poisons 1898

A tale of passion and duty❦ EDGEWORTH MARIA HELEN, A TALE Baudry’s European Library. 1837

Autocrat's Whims & Comic Interludes❦ Schahabaham II ou les caprices d’un autocrate, les empiriques d’autrefois..

Opera History: Paris Institution from Lully to Garnier❦ Opéra ROYER Histoire de l’Opéra Paris 1875

Biography of Cardinal de Bonnechose, Archbishop of Rouen❦ Vie du Cardinal de Bonnechose Archevêque de Rouen

Prison memoirs and moral philosophy❦ PELLICO Mes prisons suivi Des devoirs des hommes 1846

Correspondence with Pauline❦ STENDHAL : Lettres à Pauline. 1921

General Hardware Catalog of Maison Sarcia❦ Quincaillerie générale Maison Sarcia TARBES 1953

Original illustrated edition, 1945❦ PLISNIER (Charles). La Matriochka. Illustrations de A. Chem

Treatise on Common Sense Philosophy❦ BOYER D’ARGENS Jean-Baptiste Marquis de La philosophie du bon sens 1747

Work Organization and its Structure❦ BLANC (Louis) Organisation du travail 1850

Exploring Central Asia's Ancient History❦ Central Asia, Palaeolithic Beginnings to the Iron Age: L’Asie Centrale des origi

A Rare 18th Century Comedy❦ Compiègne curieux de Compiègne d’Ancourt 1755

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