How do you authenticate an antiquarian book before purchase?

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.

Do you ship to the United States? Will I pay import duties?

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%).

What payment methods do you accept from international buyers?

All major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, JCB), PayPal with Buyer Protection (recommended for non-EU customers), SEPA bank transfer for Europe, and SWIFT international wire for orders above 2000 EUR. Stripe-secured checkout (PCI-DSS Level 1).

What is your return policy?

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.

How can I verify a first edition?

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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Papillon & tête angélique / Commissaire de police

Saint-Leonard de Noblat environ de Limoges Saint-leonard 1901

Tranchée de première ligne Madagascar Diego Suarez 1917

Lutteur cara achmed célèbre lutteur

MIRADOUX ASPECT EST LA PLATE-FORME 32 GERS

automobile Novalaise, col de la Crusille

Saint-clar 1903 cour Alsace-lorraine 32 GERS

humour souvenir de Barbazan

humour SI J’AVAIS ETE JEUNE J’AURAIS AIME ENLEVER UNE FEMME 1904

Lalanne une leçon de catéchisme.. 32 GERS

Mauritius 2 cartes postales 1918 Île Maurice

Nu artistique aout 1917

manciet avenue de la gare 1906 32 GERS

Barran grand-rue 32 GERS

Saramon avenue de lombez 32 GERS

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