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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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Socialist History of France 1789-1900❦ Jaurès Histoire Socialiste (1789-1900) 13/13

Celebrated Generals of the Revolutionary Wars❦ Histoire des généraux qui se sont Illustres dans La Guerre de La Révolution

Forges les Bains, Essonne: Hospital & Carriages❦ FORGES les BAINS Essonne L’HÔPITAL Attelage 1918

History of Burgundy in 1909❦ Bourgogne Histoire de Bourgogne 1909

Political and moral insights on history❦ ESPRIT DE L’HISTOIRE OU LETTRES POLITIQUES ET MORALES 1802

Prévert - A Song Performance❦ Prévert – Christiane Verger – Loris. Tour de Chant

Wagner's Revolutionary Vision❦ RICHARD WAGNER RÉVOLUTIONNAIRE

The People: Social Philosophy❦ MICHELET LE PEUPLE 1885

Memoirs of imprisonment and moral duties❦ Pellico Mes prisons. Suivies du discours sur les devoirs des hommes EO 1843

Correspondence between two literary giants❦ Gide, André Valéry, Paul CORRESPONDANCE: (1890-1942) SP

Vintage Academy Member Portrait❦ Photo ancienne ACADEMICIEN 160 x 200 mm.

Shipwreck survivors in the Arctic❦ SPITZBERG Les Naufragés au Spitzberg, ou les salutaires effets.. 1843

Autograph Letter Signed by Maurice DRUON❦ Maurice DRUON lettre autographes signée

Peugeot 203: Complete Model Guide❦ peugeot Votre 203 Peugeot : . 8e édition. Tous modèles

Plaster Medal 57 mm❦ Médaille en plâtre 57 mm.

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