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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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Our Antiquarian Books Catalog

Collection of Gaulish Verses❦ Un Million de Rimes gauloises MINI 75 x 115 mm. 1879

Original edition with author dedication❦ ROMAINS (Jules) Pour raison garder + dédicace

Political Essays and Historical Reflections❦ Reinach Joseph Essais de politique et d’histoire + dédicace

Insights of a Dramatic Author❦ Confessions d’un auteur dramatique + dédicace

A poignant philosophy from Benda❦ Benda, Julien philosophie pathétique Paris Cahiers de la Quinzaine

A glimpse into Émile Ollivier's early years❦ Ollivier, Émile sa jeunesse 1919

Historical account of political events❦ Ham août 1829-janvier 1834. Par un ancien attaché à la présidence du conseil

A comedic play in four acts❦ ABEL HERMANT LA SEMAINE FOLLE. COMEDIE EN 4 ACTES

Louis XV's Legal Regulations❦ LOUIS XV Ordonnances Louis XV concernant les donations insinuations 135 x 65mm.

Technical medical terminology guide❦ Médecine DICTIONNAIRE DES TERMES TECHNIQUES DE MEDECINE 1974

Epic and satirical poem from the Wars of Religion❦ AUBIGNE (Théodore Agrippa d’). Les Tragiques 1857

Essays on France❦ HEINE, Henri DE LA FRANCE 1857

Marceline Desbordes-Valmore: Her Life and Work❦ ZWEIG Stefan MARCELINE DESBORDES-VALMORE. Son oeuvre. 1928

Poems about Patriotism from WWI❦ NOLHAC (Pierre de) Vers pour la Patrie 1914-1918

French grammar exercises on participles❦ Français NOUVELLE CACOGRAPHIE OU EXERCICES SUR LES PARTICIPES 1835

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