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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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What payment methods do you accept from international buyers?

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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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Insights on the 20 March Conspiracy❦ Napoléon 20 mars NOUVEAUX ÉCLAIRCISSEMENTS SUR LA CONSPIRATION DU 20 MARS

Mason worker and deputy representative❦ MARTIN NADAUD . Ouvrier maçon et député . 1815 – 1898

Genius of Baudelaire's Masterpiece❦ SEGUIN MARC GENIE DES FLEURS DU MAL + dédicace

The Giant's Causeway❦ Pierre BENOIT “La Chaussée des géants”

Bougainville's Pacific Voyages❦ voyages de Bougainville. PACIFIQUE

Complete subject index for 40 volumes❦ LA LECTURE table générale des matieres contenues dans les 40 volumes de la L..

Serving the General: De Gaulle's Inner Circle❦ De gaulle BOISSIEU (Alain de) Pour servir le général

Baudelaire and the Religion of Dandyism❦ BAUDELAIRE RAYNAUD Baudelaire et la Religion du Dandysme

Parisian Society Chronicles and Anecdotes❦ ETINCELLE Carnet d’Un Mondain. Gazette Parisienne, Anecdotiques 1882

A Gascon Infantryman's Journey: Garden to Marne and Danube❦ Gers Fantassin de Gascogne. De mon jardin à la Marne et au Danube

Fundamental Chemistry from 1838❦ Chimie élémentaire 1838

The Battle of Camerone: French Foreign Legion History❦ LEGION Camerone 1863 – 1959 : Le Combat de Camerone

Tessa: The Nymph with a Faithful Heart❦ Kennedy Margaret Tessa, la nymphe au coeur fidèle Louis Guilloux

Complete Works: Paradise Lost & English Literature Essay❦ CHATEAUBRIAND paradis perdu

Félix Doistau Collection: Porcelain and Cabinet Objects with Portraits❦ COLLECTION DE M. FELIX DOISTAU. PORCELAINES ET OBJETS DE VITRINE. PORTRAITS 1928

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