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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 is your return policy?

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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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Our Antiquarian Books Catalog

The Dead Donkey - Original illustrated edition❦ Janin L’Ane Mort édition originale/cartonnage originale illustré par Johannot

The Bear of the Pyrenees❦ Ours Merlet Seigneur des Pyrénées l’ours

Borgia Rome: Scandal and Intrigue in Renaissance Italy❦ Erotique APOLLINAIRE GUILLAUME LA ROME DES BORGIA

Monsieur de Camors with Etchings❦ FEUILLET O. MONSIEUR DE CAMORS 11 compositions par S. Rejchan, eaux-fortes

General Cartulary of Paris❦ Cartulaire général de Paris, ou Recueil de documents relatifs à l’histoir..

Café menu from 1915❦ MARTIGNAS 33 café BEAUBOIS – RENOUIL 1915

Three Autographed Letters❦ Gabriel & Adrienne de LAUTREC 3 billets autographes manuscrits & signés

Comic Courts by Moinaux❦ Moinaux (Jules) Les Tribunaux comiques 1882 ill-Stop

Tapestries from the Hamot Factory❦ tapis et tapisseries Hamot manufacture d’Aubusson atelier de peinture

Exploration of Art Nouveau and Modern Art❦ Art nouveau jugendstil Moderne art

French Stained Glass from 12th to 18th Century❦ Vitrail GAUDIN FELIX LE VITRAIL. DU XIIe SIECLE AU XVIIIe SIECLE EN FRANCE

Agricultural populations of France, Normandy region❦ Normandie Baudrillart Les populations agricoles de la France.1880

Régnier's Smile - Green Notebooks on Alfa❦ Régnier Le Sourire Grasset 1960 – “Les Cahiers verts sur Alfa

Seine-et-Marne Photographic Documentary 1961❦ IMAGES DE SEINE-ET-MARNE 1961

Complete Works of BERANGER - Illustrated 1847 Edition❦ BERANGER Oeuvres complètes de P.J. Béranger 1847

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