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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?

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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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Universal library for ladies: arithmetic❦ bibliothèque universelle des dames arithmétique 1789

Life and times of Charles-Joseph de Ligne❦ DUMONT-WILDEN L La vie de Charles-Joseph de Ligne

Sansonnet's Journey - A Tale of Adventure❦ NOURY PIERRE ET GERMAINE. LE VOYAGE DE SANSONNET

The Sade Affair Trial Summary❦ Garçon, Maurice L’Affaire Sade : Compte rendu exact du procès intenté par le…

Report to Electors in Seine's 3rd District❦ Le 19 janvier. Compte rendu aux électeurs de la 3° circonscription de la Seine

JARDIN - Dedicaced Copy❦ fernanda de castro JARDIN + dédicace

Literary Portraits: Magicians and Logicians❦ Maurois ( André ). Magiciens et Logiciens S.P. + dédicace

Pyrenees Regional Guide 1856❦ Pyrénées Indicateur des Hautes-Pyrénées 1856

Liberal New Year's Gifts 1822❦ Etrennes libérales 1822

Reflections on Solitude❦ Solitude, considérée relativement à l’esprit et au coeur 1788

The Scholar Cosinus's Marriage❦ HUMBLE LE MARIAGE DU SAVANT COSINUS

The Gascon Pilgrim with manuscript and letters❦ DERENNES (Charles) Le Pèlerin de Gascogne + manuscrit + lettres

18th Century France: Institutions, Customs & Manners❦ XVIIIme. Siècle. Institutions, Usages et Costumes. France 1700 – 1789

Old English Mezzotints❦ LES VIEUX MEZZOTINTES ANGLAIS. Numéro spécial du “Studio” hiver 1910-11.

Fleuriot on Leave - Illustrated Edition❦ Fleuriot En Congé ILL-MARIE

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