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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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French Minerva, Volume 6, 1819❦ Minerve française. Tome sixième. 1819

Popular Songs and Romantic Writers❦ bachelier DIPLOME DE BACHELIER ES LETTRES 1829

Iconic Parisian avenue history and culture❦ CHAMPS-ELYSEES 1997 PARIS

Florent Fels on Carzou's Paintings❦ Carzou Florent Fels Peintures

Treatise on Preaching for Seminary Use❦ TRAITE DE LA PREDICATION A L’USAGE DES SEMINAIRES 1849

Historical Atlas with period maps for educational use❦ Atlas Historique ..cartes anciennes pour l’usage des collèges 1843

Island of Enchantment❦ Somerset Maugham L’Archipel aux Sirènes

General Administrative Dictionary 1856❦ administration Dictionnaire général d’administration 1856

Life of Saint Vincent de Paul❦ SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL1843

Chad: When Gold Was Alive - Adventure & Ethnography❦ Tachad Quand l’or était vivant (Aventures au Tchad)

Citroën DV 23 - Technical Manual May 1973❦ DV 23 Citroën Revue Technique automobile. Mai 1973, N° 324

History of Attorneys and Solicitors 1483-1816❦ Histoire des Procureurs et des Avoués 1483-1816

Jordic Lilette awakens at Crabouille❦ JORDIC LILETTE L’EVEILLE A CRABOUILLE

Moscow Receives S.P. - A Russian Journey❦ RUSSIE ROBERT KEMP – MOSCOU REÇOIT S.P. + dédicace

VW Transporter & Opel Kadett D 1985❦ Volkswagen transporter Opel Kadett D 1985

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