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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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Reflections on the Siege of Paris❦ PARIS Commune DRANER (Jules Renard) Souvenirs du Siège de Paris

Sentiments of Critias with Author's Dedication❦ Benda Julien Les sentiments de Critias Emile Paul. 1917 + dédicace

Original edition with manuscripts❦ VIGNY Alfred de (Alfred de Vigny) Journal d’un Poète

Japanese Avant-Garde Art 1910-1970❦ Japon des Avant Gardes 1910 1970

Collected works of Montaigne❦ Montaigne, Michel de Les Essais de Michel de Montaigne 1922

Dialogues and Literary Conversations❦ BOUCHET Serees de Guillaume Bouchet Sieur de Brocourt

A comprehensive catalogue of Rembrandt's etchings❦ Rembrandt Les Eaux-Fortes de Rembrandt 1922

Insights into Chinese Society❦ Chine chinois chez eux

Illumination on parchment❦ Enluminure 70 x 59 mm.

Selected Works from 1822❦ LE FRANC de POMPIGNAN Oeuvres choisies 1822

Herpetological Bindings❦ MOREAS Jean Les Stances reliure herpétologique

Heritage of French Railways❦ SNCF LE PATRIMOINE DE LA SNCF ET DES CHEMINS DE FER FRANCAIS FLOHIC 1999

Surrealism's Context Between Wars❦ Breton (André) Situation du Surréalisme entre les deux guerres

Cherokees' Sacred Formulas Overview❦ Cherokees the sacred formulas of the cherokkees 1891

A comprehensive guide to Paris through ages❦ PARIS POETE UNE VIE DE CITE. PARIS DE SA NAISSANCE A NOS JOURS.4/4

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