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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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The Martyrs with critical remarks and poetic works❦ Reliure LES MARTYRS suivis de remarques et.. PENAUD STAAL

Life and Reign of Frederick II of Prussia❦ Fréderic II, Roi de Prusse, 1788 DENINA Essai sur la vie et le règne Allemagne

Toys through history and development❦ Jouet histoire des Jouets

Javotte and Historical Tales: Three-Part Manuscript Collection❦ Javotte ou la jolie vielleuse parvenue 1800 l’Egypte sauvée ou Joseph vendu par

Dialogues for Young Women's Education❦ Marie LEPRINCE de Beaumont Magasin des adolescentes ou dialogues..1761

Practical Childcare Literature❦ Puériculture LA PUERICULTURE PRATIQUE/ éternelle..

Biography of Gérard de Nerval❦ GERARD DE NERVAL, LE POETE ET L’HOMME

Artworks by Picasso❦ Picasso DUNCAN Les Picasso de Picasso 1960.

Collective original edition of artworks❦ LUCA Ghérasim. Paralipomènes. Paris : Le Soleil Noir, 1976

Complete collection of laws from 1791❦ Collection.. des lois promulguées sur les décrets de l’assemblée nationale 1791

Elements of Physiology in Two Volumes❦ physiologie RICHERAND Elémens de Physiologie 1825

Autograph letter to poet Fernand Gregh❦ Le Dantec lettre autographe

Friend of the Puppeteer❦ DEPARC, ABEL MON AMI POLICHINELLE

Complete French Classical Theatre in 12 Volumes❦ THEATRE CLASSIQUE FRANCAIS complet en 12 volumes

Guide to Continuous Prayer❦ Pratique de La prière continuelle 1702

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