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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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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.

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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

Blank Military Postcards Block❦ Cartes-lettres Militaires BLOC vierge

Automobilist Review No. 41 (1976)❦ AUTO L’Automobiliste. La revue de l’amateur n°41 1976

Franz Toussaint’s Erotic Garden❦ Toussaint Le jardin des caresses Editions d’Art H. Piazza

Alain Laborde: A Decade of Paintings (1984-1994)❦ Alain Laborde: Dix années de peinture, 1984-1994 + dédicace

1892 Caran d'Ache Checkbook by Plon, Nourrit & Cie❦ CARAN D’ACHE Carnet de chèques 1892

Sports in the Belle Époque illustrated by Marc❦ belle époque les sports illustré par Marc 2 cpa

Miraculous Medal: Historical account of its origin and effects❦ médaille miraculeusNotice historique sur l’origine et les effets de la nouvelle

The Wanderer’s Lost Paradise❦ ALAIN-FOURNIER Le grand Meaulnes

Alpine joys under the watchful eyes of choughs❦ SAMIVEL Sous l’oeil des choucas… ou les plaisirs de l’alpinisme

Counterpoint: A Novel of Social Contrasts❦ HUXLEY (Aldus). Contrepoint. Roman, traduit de l’anglais par J. Castier

Benezit Dictionary of Artists, Vol. 3 (A-Z)❦ BENEZIT, E. (Dir.). DICTIONNAIRE CRITIQUE ET DOCUMENTAIRE DES PEINTRES 1924

Panoramic view of Pau Castle and Gave River❦ PAU – Vue panoramique – Le Château et le Gave 64 BLERIOT instruction des pilotes

Herriot’s 1917 Political Manifesto❦ Herriot Edouard Agir 1917

Claude Grobéty etching 1972❦ Claude Grobéty eau-forte 1972

Maxims of La Rochefoucauld with Notes❦ La Rochefoucauld Les Maximes de La Rochefoucauld 1881

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