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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.

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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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Our Antiquarian Books Catalog

Memento technique de l'eau 1951❦ eau Memento technique de l’eau 1951

Monnaie: Notice on National Coinage and the Orléans Mint 1898❦ monnaie notice sur le monnayage national et l’atelier d’Orléans 1898

Clinique Médicale de l'Hôtel-Dieu de Paris 1898❦ Clinique Medicale de L’Hotel Dieu de Paris 1898

Annuaire du Gers: Administrative, Telephone, and Professional Directory 1967❦ gers Annuaire du Gers administratif téléphonique professionnel 1967

Gers La République du Houga 1941

VERLAINE Paul SAGESSE. Illustrations by André Beaurepaire❦ VERLAINE Paul SAGESSE. Illustrations d’André Beaurepaire

Nerval, Gérard de Album Gérard de Nerval. Selected and commented iconography NRF❦ Nerval, Gérard de Album Gérard de Nerval. Iconographie choisie et commentée NRF

Africa pioneers of France in West Africa 1889❦ afrique pionniers de la france dans l’Afrique occidentale 1889

Polyptychs and Room Screens: A Century of Creation 1890–1990 Galerie Bellier❦ POLYPTIQUES ET PARAVENTS. Un siècle de création 1890-1990 Galerie Bellier

Theoretical Physics Quantum Mechanics Field Theory Mir Editions Moscow 1966❦ Physique théorique Mécanique quantique théorie du champ éditions Mir Moscou 1966

factory and ironwork shop G. Laulard 1893 hardware dealers, tinsmiths..❦ fabrique et magasin de ferronnerie G. Laulard 1893 quincailliers, ferblantiers..

Victor Caffin faience Cauderan‑Bordeaux❦ faïencerie Victor CAFFIN cauderan-Bordeaux

Anne Vallayer-Coster, protégée of Marie‑Antoinette❦ Anne Vallayer-Coster protégée de Marie-Antoinette

Banmeyer Collection Sotheby's Johannesburg 1984❦ Banmeyer collection SOTHEBY’S Johannesburg 1984

Bernard Moninot, paintings and drawings. 29 February - 7 April 1980 MAEGHT❦ Bernard Moninot, peintures et dessins. 29 février – 7 avril 1980 MAEGHT

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