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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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Bordeaux Maritime Exhibition 1907❦ BORDEAUX exposition maritime de bordeaux 1907

Tartarin's Final Adventures in Port-Tarascon❦ DAUDET Port-Tarascon. Dernières aventures de l’illustre Tartarin 1930

Pyrenees Highway Motor Coach Route❦ ROUTE DES PYRÉNÉES EN AUTO-CAR

Officer's Daughters' Educational Institute❦ Offizierstöchter-Erziehungs-Institut.- Rosenberg, Karl. Die K. u. k. 1896

A Boarding School Girl's Journal of Punishment❦ Stahl La Révolte Punie, Journal d’une Petite Pensionnaire HETZEL

Anemone in the Land of Stars❦ Anémone au pays des étoiles 1946

Critical History of French Monarchy in Gaul❦ HISTOIRE CRITIQUE DE L’ETABLISSEMENT DE LA MONARCHIE FRANCAISE DANS LES GAUL..

Flaubert's Theatre from 1885❦ Flaubert théâtre 1885

Inventors and Their Inventions: Elementary History❦ INVENTEURS ET LEURS INVENTIONS. HISTOIRE ELEMENTAIRE DES PRINCIPALES 1881

Epistolary novel of a woman's life and love❦ MARIVAUX LA VIE DE MARIANNE, avec la suite de Marianne

The Hallé Dynasty: Three Generations of Artists❦ Hallé Une dynastie. Les Hallé Daniel ( 1614-1675 ) – Claude-Guy ( 1652-1736 ) –

Reflections on Life: Essays❦ Suarès Sur la Vie Essais 1925

Original edition of Vigny's poet diary❦ VIGNY Alfred de (Alfred de Vigny) Journal d’un Poète

Fourth Way: Hidden Teaching Fragments❦ Occultisme P.D. OUSPENSKY FRAGMENTS D’UN ENSEIGNEMENT INCONNU

Opel Ascona 1200S-1600S-1900S Expert Guide❦ Opel ascona 1200S-1600S-1900S Lea-l’expert Automobile

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