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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.

Question 2

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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Art museums at home❦ ART LES MUSEES CHEZ SOI, 4/4

Criminal Instruction Overview❦ CARNOT (Joseph-François-Claude). De l’Instruction criminelle

Marie de Bourgogne illustrated with engravings❦ JOLINON (J.) Marie de Bourgogne. Eaux-fortes et Héliogravures de Joanny Drevet

Study of Archaeology and Medals Guide❦ Introductions à l’étude de l’Archéologie, des pierres Gravées et des médailles

Life in the Time of Free Preachers❦ prêcheurs Vie au Temps des libres prècheurs ou les devanciers de Luther Rabe..

Breton Headdresses Illustrated❦ Bretagne BIGOT Coiffes Bretonnes

Genealogy of Royal Houses❦ généalogique des maisons souveraines du monde

Insights into the League❦ Esprit de la Ligue 1771

Index of Forbidden Literature❦ Bibliography of Prohibited Books 1962

A demi-god's journey through Greece❦ LACRETELLE Le demi-dieu ou le voyage en Grèce Gallibert + envoi

Practical Dictionary of Ancient Ceramics❦ DICTIONNAIRE PRATIQUE DE CERAMIQUE ANCIENNE 1925

Financial Accounts of French Kings❦ Comptes de l’hôtel des rois de France aux XIVe et XVe siècles

Defense of Letters - Author's Dedication❦ DUHAMEL GEORGES DEFENSE DES LETTRES – BIOLOGIE DE MON METIER + dédicace

Rights of Nationalities in Austria-Hungary❦ Autriche-Hongrie Das Recht Der Nationalitäten Und Sprachen in Oesterreich-Ungarn

Soviet Posters Featuring Lenin❦ RUSSIE SOVIETIQUE Lénine 12 Affiches 1989 55 x 43 cm

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