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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?

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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Our Antiquarian Books Catalog

The Duke of Morny: A French Prince’s Life❦ Duc de MORNY, Prince français 1925

Tahiti Letters by Adams❦ Tahiti SALMON Tati – ADAMS Henry LETTRES DE TAHITI. 1980 Papeete (Tahiti)

Romanesque Sculpture of Languedoc❦ SCULPTURE ROMANE LANGUEDOCIENNE

postal and telegraph almanac collection❦ Almanach des postes et des télégraphes 1925 lot et Garonne x 4

Bardeur-Carbansane’s 1889 Mission to Philbert❦ Bardeur-Carbansane La mission de Philbert 1889

Spanish Civil War and Catholicism 1937❦ ESPAGNE la guerre d’Espagne et le catholicisme 1937

Journey Through My Room❦ MAISTRE Voyage autour de ma chambre 1872

Gabriel de Lautrec’s autograph letter❦ Gabriel de LAUTREC lettre autographe manuscrite & signée

Practical archives of ancient documents❦ archives pratique des documents anciens. Actes publics et notariés documents…

1961 Encyclopedia of Science & Technology in 3 Volumes❦ ENCYCLOPEDIE DES SCIENCES ET DES TECHNIQUES 1961

Susie and the Butterflies: A Collection of Stories❦ Susie & the butterflies & other stories

Adventures of an Heir in Brazil❦ Brésil Boussenard De Paris Au Brésil Par Terre, Aventures d’un Héritier à

Exploration of Molière's Relationships❦ Molière LES MAÎTRESSES & LA FEMME DE MOLIÈRE

Paul d'Ivoi’s eccentric Marseille adventures❦ Marseille Massiliague de Marseille IVOI dessins de Bombled

1848 Parisian ladies' almanac with lithographs❦ Album-Almanach des Demoiselles

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