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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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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?

Accepted Answer

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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1928 edition from Ferenczi❦ Louis Charbonneau Azizé J. Ferenczi et Fils, 1928

Victor Hugo's Mature Period (1828-1848)❦ Hugo Maturité de Victor Hugo (1828-1848) Maison de Victor Hugo 1953

Le Havre 1940-1945: Occupation in photographs❦ LE HAVRE 1940-1945 CINQ ANNÉES D’OCCUPATION EN IMAGES

Love and Mr. Lewisham - A Young Couple's Story❦ WELLS H-G L’AMOUR ET M. LEWISHAM – HISTOIRE D’UN TRES JEUNE COUPLE 1906

Heavy Heart: Poetry collection with seven elegies❦ Ormoy (Marcel) LE COEUR LOURD suivi de Sept élégies

Life and Prophecies of Count de Gobineau❦ GObineau VIE ET LES PROPHETIES DU COMTE DE GOBINEAU + dédicace

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Don Juanism: A Literary Study❦ Hayem Le Don Juanisme 1886

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Reflective Form: Travel Journal and Sketches❦ TARNAUD Claude – LACOMBLEZ Jacques La Forme réfléchie. Carnet de Voyage et …

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