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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.

Question 2

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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The World Illuminated by Revelation 1863❦ MONDE ECLAIRE PAR LA REVELATION 1863

PHYSIOLOGY OF THE MINERAL WATERS OF VICHY IN BOURBONNAIS❦ eaux PHYSIOLOGIE DES EAUX MINERALES DE VICHY EN BOURBONNOIS

Jasmin, Gascon Propos gascons 1898❦ gascon Jasmin propos gascon 1898

pêche ABC DES PÊCHES SPORTIVES. A: .LES PÊCHES À LA MOUCHE, LANCER, EN MER❦ pêche ABC DES PECHES SPORTIVES. A: .LES PECHES A LA MOUCHE , LANCER, EN MER

Bishop of the apparitions Mgr Laurence, Bishop of Tarbes 1845–1870❦ évêque des apparitions Mgr Laurence évêque de Tarbes 1845-1870

Rubber Manufactured: Methods & Equipment 1951❦ Caoutchouc Manufacturé. Méthode & Matériel 1951

Paris through the Ages❦ PARIS A TRAVERS LES AGES

Curiosa: Frescoes from Guardrooms❦ curiosa Fresques de salles de garde

Industrie: the French industrialist, scientific, literary & economic journal, 1859–1863❦ Industrie l’industriel français, journal scientifique, litt- & d’éco 1859-1863

Paris Manuel or New Guide for the Walker in the Tuileries 1806❦ Paris manuel ou nouveau guide du promeneur aux Tuileries 1806

BARBUSSE 3 handwritten letters signed❦ BARBUSSE 3 lettres tapuscristes & signées

Letters autograph manuscript to Fernand Gregh, Georges Bourdon❦ lettres autographes manuscrites à Fernand Gregh, Georges Bourdon

Studio Art & Crafts: The Studio Magazine of Fine and Applied Art, 1911❦ STUDIO art & Crafts The Studio Magazine of Fine and Applied Art 1911

Jean de La Bruyère, LES CARACTÈRES DE THÉOPHRASTE, 1741❦ caractères LA BRUYERE Jean de LES CARACTÈRES DE THÉOPHRASTE 1741

principality of Monaco Prince Rainier + Minister Gregh❦ principauté Monaco Prince Rainier + Ministre Gregh

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