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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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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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Pioneers of French psychiatry before and after Pinel❦ PsychiatrieSEMELAIGNE pionniers de la psychiatrie française avant & après Pinel

French Scientific Journal 1859-1863❦ Industriel l’industriel français, journal scientifique, litt- & d’éco 1859-1863

Study on André Breton with illustrations❦ André Breton. Editions Seghers / Collection ” Poètes d’aujourd’hui HC

Surrealist publication from 1948❦ SURREALISME A la niche les glapisseurs de dieu !

Austrian Battle Commemoration❦ Napoléon MARTIN (Emmanuel) Le Centenaire d’Austerlitz (1805-an XIV – 1905)

French Pharmacopoeia, 7th Edition❦ Pharmacopée française 1949 CODEX FRANCAIS

Prolegomena to Sacred Scripture❦ dissertations qui peuvent servir de prolégomènes de l’Ecriture Sainte 1720

Travel Guide to Bagnères de Bigorre❦ Bagnères Guide des voyageurs à Bagnères de Bigorre et dans les environs 1818

Works of Jean Bacquet, 1658❦ Droit Jean Bacquet 1658 avocat du roy en la chambre du trésor 1658

Exhibition catalog from 1958❦ TOYEN (Marie Cerminova). Toyen. Les sept épées hors du fourreau 1958

Guide to Strolling in Tuileries Gardens❦ Paris manuel ou nouveau guide du promeneur aux Tuileries 1806

Principles of Freedom and Equality❦ exposé des principes sur le serment de liberté et d’égalité an IV

Insights into Chinese Superstition❦ Chine Superstition crime et misère en Chine 1899

Historical overview of the French Revolution❦ Révolution Tableau historique de la guerre de la révolution 1808

Qualitative Study of 14 Media Sources❦ Presse enquète qualitative sur 14 supports de presse / périodique 1957

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