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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 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

Discourse on Poetry❦ Mallarmé Propos sur la poésie 1945

Marshal de Biron and the Capture of Gontaud in 1580❦ MARECHAL DE BIRON ET LA PRISE DE GONTAUD EN 1580

Portable Dictionary of Rhymes❦ DICTIONNAIRE PORTATIF DES RIMES 1822

London Portrait 1933❦ MORAND Londres 1933

Aviation Engine Overview❦ aviation moteur Turbomeca : A la hauteur de la légende

Northern Peoples' Revolutions❦ Révolutions des peuples du Nord. 1841

New Caledonian Rock Carvings❦ Calédonie PETROGLYPHES NEO-CALEDONIENS

Historic city of Saint-Cloud❦ Saint-Cloud SAINT CLOUD CITE HISTORIQUE

Balthasar - Illustrated Edition❦ FRANCE (Anatole) Balthasar ill- Solomko 1922

Political verse satire and moral condemnation❦ HUGO – Les chatiments – 1890 – Petite bibliothèque Charpentier

World Journey - Illustrated Travel Periodical❦ CHARTON LE TOUR DU MONDE 1894

Precious Stones - 1979 Edition❦ Pierres précieuses 1979

A journey through railway history❦ train Temps héroïques du Chemin de Fer… En voiture vers le passé

Political Voting Bulletin❦ Politique GILL André Le bulletin de vote

100 Medieval Tales - Unique Manuscript Edition❦ Les Cent Nouvelles Nouvelles. Publiées d’après le seul manuscrit connu 1858

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