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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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Revolutionary Songs and Hymns Catalog❦ Révolution Hymnes et chansons de la Révolution. Aperçu général et catalogue 1904

Existentialism illustrated❦ existantialisme ILLUSTRATEUR LAJIP

Plants, flowers, foliage, fruits, and vegetables in nature❦ FRAIPONT G. La plante, fleurs, feuillages, fruits, légumes dans la nature et …

Tales and Stories of Animals❦ Boucher nouvelles et contes de bêtes Dessins de Slom

French Rococo painter and court artist❦ Jean-François de Troy ( 1679-1752)

Horace's Works with Restored Commentary❦ HORACE Quinti horatii flacci carmina notori suo restituta 1754

Paper Rose Garlands: Folly Traditions and Customs❦ belgique LA GUIRLANDE EN ROSES DE PAPIER QUELQUES TRADITIONS ET COUTUMES DU FOL

Rural Life, Military Service & Travel Memories❦ Gascogne souvenirs et missions de voyages service militaire d’un petit paysan..

Southern Echoes - Poetry Collection❦ LARIGAUDIE GUY DE RESONANCES DU SUD

Selected Letters of Madame de Sévigné❦ Sévigné Lettres choisies de Madame de Sévigné

Fine and Applied Art Magazine 1908❦ STUDIO art & Crafts The Studio Magazine of Fine and Applied Art 1908

German Imperial Politics: Memoirs of Chancellor Prince Bülow❦ ALLEMAGNE Bülow Mémoires du chancelier prince de Bülow

Theological foundation of moral theology❦ Fundamentum Theologiae moralis id est,tractatus théologicus 1694

Schoolteacher records, Lot-et-Garonne 1850-1851❦ institutrice 1850-1851 Lot & Garonne 47 Nézida Mauroux

An Amorous Tale of Seduction and Desire❦ Curiosa VIVANT-DENON. Point de lendemain. Conte ill-CALBET

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