Question 1

How do you authenticate an antiquarian book before purchase?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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%).

Question 3

What payment methods do you accept from international buyers?

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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).

Question 4

What is your return policy?

Accepted Answer

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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Plaisance du Gers Maubourguet 32 GERS

House of Barran Fourcade in Gers❦ Barran maison Fourcade 32 GERS

Location details for Mirande❦ Mirande rue d’Auch 32 GERS

Historical address in Gers❦ Barran grand-rue 32 GERS

Exploration of Gers region❦ Mirande la halle 32 GERS

Artistic Architecture in Vic-Fezansac❦ Vic-Fezansac les arcades 32 GERS

Mexican Dance Performer❦ danseur de CAE-WALK 1907

Windmill in Gers❦ moulin à vent gers 1908 Gers 32

Map of Montaut near Auch❦ montaut près Auch 1903 Gers 32

Lectoure’s Rue Nationale and Hospital, Gers❦ lectoure rue nationale et l’Hopital Gers 32

Metropolitan France - Alsace Avenue Gers❦ auch avenue d’Alsace Gers 32

Artillerie Barracks Quarter Spain Gers❦ auch quartier Espagne caserne d’Artillerie Gers 32

Préneron Castle Sanatorium and Dairy❦ Senatorium du château de Préneron laiterie Gers 32

Liebig Rebus Enigmas in 6 Chromos❦ LIEBIG REBUS énigmes 6 chromos

A Tale of Teacher and Student❦ cheval AUCH – GERS LE PROFESSEUR REY ET SON ELEVE

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