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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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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.

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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

Laws and decrees of the National Assembly 1791❦ Collection.. des lois promulguées sur les décrets de l’assemblée nationale 1791

Practical guide to Bagnoles-de-l'Orne spa resort❦ BAGNOLES DE L’ORNE ET TESSE LA MADELEINE – LE GUIDE PRATIQUE 1929

Biblical teachings and doctrine❦ Bible R.A TORREY CE QUE LA BIBLE ENSEIGNE

The Emperor's Album❦ GALLO MAX L’ALBUM DE L’EMPEREUR

Czechoslovak Cinema 1960❦ ciné film cecoslovacco 1960

Birds: A Study of Spirit❦ ESPRIT DES OISEAUX 1867

Midnight Marriage❦ REGNIER mariage de minuit

Orleans: A City's Historical Journey❦ Orléans L’histoire d’Orléans

Illustrations of Slate Quarrying in the Meuse❦ Ardoiserie de la Meuse Gravures sur cuivre XVIIIè RIMOGNE ncyclopédie Diderot

The Cursed Peak - Author's Inscription❦ Pain Henri Le pic maudit 1920. Envoi de l’auteur

Islands and Woman: A Cultural Exploration❦ DORSENNE Jean La femme des îles 1929

A Bunch of Currants❦ DE KOCK CH. PAUL UNE GRAPPE DE GROSEILLE. A. DEGORCE-CADOT

Personal Memories of the Count of Paris❦ Comte de Paris, 1895 souvenirs personnels HAUSSONVILLE

Nature's Three Kingdoms: Natural History Tales❦ nature et ses trois règnes – Causeries et contes d’un bon papa

Against the Grain: Essays and Reflections❦ BERL Emmanuel A contretemps

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