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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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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

Young's Nights in 18th-century French translation❦ Les Nuits d’Young; traduites par M. Le Tourneur 1769

Early 20th-century French primer on joyful learning❦ LIVRE DE LA JOIE PREMIER LIVRE DE LECTURE COURANTE POUR LE COUR PREPARATOIRE

Three vintage ostrich feather postcards 1907❦ plume ferme d’autruches 3 cartes-postales 1907

1917 Paris Gare de l'Est military railway poster❦ Paris gare de l’est autobus 1917 poilu Dtion des chemins de fer aux armées

Historical Geography Atlas Overview❦ ATLAS SCHRADER Atlas de Géographie historique, 1896

Demonic in Art: Philosophical Significance❦ Diable Castelli Le Démoniaque dans l’art. Sa signification philosophique

Rural Alsatian homes and crafts❦ Alsace Klein Arts et Traditions Populaires d’Alsace. La maison rurale

1893 Parish Accounting Manual❦ Fabrique Manuel des conseils de fabrique 1893

Art Nouveau golden and embossed binding❦ Belle époque ART NOUVEAU dorée et gaufrée

Citroën Genealogy 1979❦ Citroën WOLGENSINGER Citroën : Genealogie 1979

Historical insights on Napoléon❦ Napoléon Lachouque” Iéna “1961

1895 geography textbook on the five continents❦ Géographie TROISIEME ANNEE DE GEOGRAPHIE. LES CINQ PARTIES DU MONDE 1895

Biography of Friedrich Nietzsche by Daniel Halévy❦ Halévy Daniel La vie de Frédéric Nietzsche

Parisian Skies: Art and Joy from Montmartre❦ PARIS Heaven Art and Fun Le Ciel Paris-Montmartre

Original watercolor of a cyclist❦ cycliste VELO aquarelle originale 25 x 32 cm

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