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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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Poetic Works of Hugo❦ Hugo odes et ballades Feuilles d’Automne Chant du crépuscule…1840

A decade reflection on Red Russia❦ LONDON GEO ELLE A DIX ANS LA RUSSIE ROUGE ! + envoi

The Spirit in Victor Hugo's Poetry❦ Hugo L’Esprit dans les oeuvres poétiques de Victor Hugo 1911

A reflective theme on conscience❦ CHANTEPLEURE MA CONSCIENCE EN ROBE ROSE

French-Canadian Life and Settlement❦ CANADA HÉMON Maria Chapdelaine Récit du Canada français Illustrations Droit

Three Christian Heroines: Edifying Lives of Young Ladies❦ Trois Héroines Chrétiennes ou Vies Édifiantes de Trois Jeunes Demoiselles 1810

General, Analytical & Applied Inorganic Chemistry❦ Chimie Jagnaux Traité de chimie générale, analytique et appliquée INORGANIQUE

A Lyrical Journey Through Rural Solitude❦ DUHAMEL Georges LE DESERT DE BIEVRES

On the Education of Girls❦ François de Salignac de la Mothe Fenelon, Messire De l’éducation des filles 1776

Medieval Warfare Master's Arsenal (5th-15th Century)❦ Cahier d’armes d’un mestre de guerre (V ème-XV ème siècle)

Psychological techniques of emotional recall❦ François des Aulnoyes Technique du rappel affectif : techniques psychologique…

Children's Magazine Anthology 1860❦ Nodier, Stahl, Feuillet Octave, Balzac.. Le nouveau magasin des enfant 1860

Helen's Twilight Years - Marginal Tales❦ LEMAITRE (Jules) La vieillesse d’Hélène. Nouveaux contes en marge. 1914

VW Beetle 1972 Technical Service Manual❦ Coccinelle Revue Technique Automobile Volkswagen Coccinelle 1972 utilitaire

Complete Works of the Chevalier de Bert❦ CHEVALIER DE BERT** OEUVRES DE M. LE CHEVALIER DE BERT

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