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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 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?

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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BARRÈS Maurice. LE JARDIN DE BÉRÉNICE

oiseaux et fleurs Mathilde Soubeyran 1878

cuisine Brillat-Savarin. À boire et à manger by Léon Daudet❦ cuisine brillat-Savarin . A boire et à manger par léon Daudet

Maurice BARRES La grande pitié des églises de France❦ BARRES Maurice La grande pitié des églises de France

La Force, Jacques Nompar de Caumont, maréchal de, Le Maréchal de La Force 1558-1652❦ La Force LE MARECHAL DE LA FORCE 1558-1652

gourmont Histoires magiques. Edition du Mercure de France 1895 H. de groux

Saint Augustin, by J. Trabucco, Les Confessions, 1950❦ SAINT AUGUSTIN, Par J. TRABUCCO LES CONFESSIONS 1950

Souvenirs d'un voyage dans la Tartarie, le Thibet et la Chine❦ tartarie Souvenirs d’un voyage dans la Tartarie, Le Thibet et la Chine

Zola Les quatre évangiles Vérité 1906

Curiosa❦ curiosa Jeux des nuages et de la pluie. L’art d’aimer en Chine

Vallois. bocage vendéen. Petite monographie de la commune de Châtelliers-Châteaumur 1931❦ bocage vendéen. Petite monographie de la commune de Châtelliers-Châteaumur 1931

Dillmont DMC Illustrated Catalogue of Publications for Ladies' Works❦ Dillmont DMC CATALOGUE DES PUBLICATIONS ILLUSTREES POUR OUVRAGES DE DAMES

Missel de saint François d'Assise with rosary and coin purse❦ Missel de saint François d’Assise + chapelet+ porte monnaies

Toubin. Fête des Myrtes. Drame semi-lyrique in three acts❦ Fête des Myrtes. Drame semi-lyrique en trois actes

Moto Revue Moto Technique No. 69: Honda Dax St 70, Yamaha Fz 750, Fzx 750❦ moto Revue Moto Technique N° 69 : Honda Dax St 70, Yamaha Fz 750, Fzx 750

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