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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?

Accepted Answer

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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Nicolas Regnier: The Free Man, 1588-1667❦ Nicolas Regnier l’homme libre 1588-1667

Jupiter statue discovery in Gers❦ Escorneboeuf A propos d’une statue de Jupiter récemment découverte GERS

Gersian Pleasure: Rural Estate in Pyrenean Region❦ plaisance du Gers rue des Pyrénées 32 GERS

Traditional Tales from Gascony❦ Gascogne Contes gascons

Plaisance du Gers Maubourguet 32 GERS

Administrative and Commercial Yearbook of Gers Department❦ Gers 1963 Annuaire administratif, statistique, historique et commercial GERS 32

Dutch painter Gerard de Lairesse❦ Gérard de Lairesse (1640-1711) le “Poussin hollandais”

Gers Department Administrative & Commercial Yearbook❦ Gers 1954 Annuaire administratif, statistique, historique et commercial GERS 32

Samatan, Gers - Town Hall Square❦ Samatan place de la mairie 32 GERS

Historical account of d'Artagnan❦ Mousquetaire Le véritable d’Artagnan

Discovering a French Landmark❦ Le Brouilh rue vieille et tour 32 GERS

A charming jungle exploration❦ MOREL MAURICE. PETITE JUNGLE Illustrations de Félix Lorioux 1928

Francois Le Moyne's Artistic Era❦ Francois Le Moyne and his generation : 1688-1737

Romanticism in Portugal❦ portugal LE ROMANTISME AU PORTUGAL

A journey through the waterways❦ Peniche voyage aux longs jours La batellerie 1960

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