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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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Eugénie de Franval – Illustrated Edition❦ SADE, Marquis de EUGÉNIE DE FRANVAL HUGO

Normandy customs, edicts and judicial decisions❦ COUTUMES DU PAYS ET DUCHÉ DE NORMANDIE, anciens ressorts et Enclaves d’icelui..

Bonvin's Life in His Own Words❦ Moreau-Nélaton Bonvin raconté par lui-même 1927

Human life in miniature: Moral contrasts illustrated❦ monde en miniature, ou Les contrastes de la vie humaine. 1820

Cordilleras and Indigenous Monuments of America❦ HUMBOLDT Site des cordillères et monuments des peuples indigènes 1869

Political and Administrative Correspondence of Miromesnil❦ Miromesnil Correspondance Politique Et Administrative de Miromesnil

Art of Prison Inmates: A Study❦ Bildnerei der Gefangenen 1926

Critical review of medieval studies❦ Bibliothèque de l’école des Chartes. Revue d’érudition 1928-1944

Cosmic Harmony in Leonardo's Art❦ Da Vinci Harmonia cósmica na pintura de Leonardo 1965

Guide to Medieval Diplomatic Practices❦ Manuel & albums de diplomatie (paléographie et diplomatie médiévale) Françai…

On Divine Justice Delays❦ MAISTRE Sur les Délais de la justice divine dans la punition Lettres à un 1852

Works of the Knight of Bert❦ CHEVALIER DE BERT** OEUVRES DE M. LE CHEVALIER DE BERT

Comprehensive French-Latin Dictionary❦ Boiste Dictionnaire Universel de la Langue Francaise avec le latin…1829

Bronze medal of French poet and critic❦ Académicien F. Gregh BRONZE 56 mm, 85 grs scté des gens de lettres 1948

Autographed notes by Louis Barthou❦ LOUIS BARTHOU 4 billets autographes manuscrits

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