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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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What payment methods do you accept from international buyers?

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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

DUEZ Studio Catalog: Paintings, Studies, Pastels & Watercolors❦ Ernest DUEZ atelier catalogue des tableaux études, pastels, aquarelles 1896

Monaco - A theatrical work by Marcel Achard❦ Monaco 24 x 18 cm. Marcel Achard

Sculptor's life and works overview❦ Rude sculpteur, ses oeuvres et son temps (1784-1855)

Political and Administrative Correspondence❦ Miromesnil Correspondance Politique Et Administrative de Miromesnil

Insights into Ancient Egyptian Beliefs❦ Egypt Development of religion and thought in ancient Egypt 1912

Spiritual guidance for the soul❦ Esprit de la Véritable Piété, ou conduite spirituelle, pour tous les besoins…

Art and Culture of Normandy❦ Normandie HUARD, G. L’Art en Normandie 1928

Hunting expeditions from Natal to Zambezi❦ Afrique BALDWIN (W. C.). Du Natal au Zambèze, 1851-1866. Récits de chasses 1872

Sculptor Etienne-Martin: Portrait & Works 1970❦ Etienne-Martin Michel Ragon Photo Martine Franck 1970 Sculpture 1970

Posters for tuberculosis awareness❦ Timbre Affiche contre la tuberculose de Théo Brugière et André Spitz

Golden Statues, drawings by Alan❦ statues d’or, dessins de Alan

Buddha's Hand - Original Painting❦ Bouddha Main de Bouddha peinture originale

Life and work of a Romantic master❦ Alfred de Vigny Etudes d’histoire romantique La vie et l’oeuvre

The General Dourakine - Illustrated Russian Tale❦ Russie LE GENERAL DOURAKINE illustré Matéja d’après la Contesse de Ségur

Exploration of Central Africa: Chad Region 1894❦ Tachad BRUNACHE Paul. Le Centre de l’Afrique : Autour du Tchad 1894

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