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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?

Accepted Answer

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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Notebooks XLII and XLIII❦ MONTHERLANT Carnets. XLII et XLIII

Louvre Gallery Guide 1878❦ Louvre Notice Des Tableaux Exposés Dans Les Galeries Du Musée National 1878

Folding Chapel Pop-Up Postcard❦ chapelle dépliante Carte postale à système POP UP 73 x 108 mm.,

McCormick Baler Press - Maintenance Manuals❦ Mc Cormick PRESSE RAMASSEUSE livrets d’entretien

Appeal to the Chief Judge❦ MAURRAS PUJO POUR REVEILLER LE GRAND JUGE EO exemplaire sur vélin

Axelle - A Novel of Passion and Mystery❦ BENOIT (Pierre) : Axelle

Reflections of Monsieur F.A.T.❦ AVELINE Les Réflexions de Monsieur F.A.T.

Saint-Cernin Main Street❦ Saint-Cernin la grande rue

Good luck folding card❦ Porte Bonheur carte à volet

Gallic Pottery - Charvet Collection Study❦ POTERIE GAULOISE – ETUDE SUR LA COLLECTION CHARVET 1872

A young girl managing a household❦ Enfantina Jessie la petite maîtresse de maison 1922

Original XVIII Century Map of Meurthe❦ Meurthe carte XVIIIè originale, rehaussée en couleur

Critical Bibliography on CHATEAUBRIAND (1801-1986)❦ chateaubriand Dubé Bibliographie de la critique sur Chateaubriand

Manual technical detector portable devices 1943❦ Détecteur manuel technique appareils détecteurs portatifs 1943

Télémaque's Adventures - Classical Epic❦ Fénélon Aventures de Télémaque Tarlier

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