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?

Accepted Answer

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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Mauritius 2 postcards 1918 Île Maurice❦ Mauritius 2 cartes postales 1918 Île Maurice

Artistic Nude August 1917❦ Nu artistique aout 1917

Auch, 32 types Gascons, marchande de quatre-saisons❦ Auch 32 types Gascons marchande de quatre-saisons

Auch, 32 types Gascons, le Marchand d’œufs Franco-Russo...❦ Auch 32 types gascons le marchand d’oeufs Franco-Russo…

Mount Fuji by Hokusai❦ Mt Fuji Hokusaï

MIRANDE 32 Rue d'Auch 1910❦ MIRANDE 32 Rue d’Auch 1910

Manciet Avenue de la Gare 1906 32 Gers

AUCH 32 GERS Gascon festivals of Auch 1923❦ AUCH 32 GERS fêtes gasconnes d’Auch 1923

Fleurance 32 GERS Institution Bourget 1908

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AFRIQUE OCCIDENTALE - Orchestre Indigène 1916❦ AFRIQUE OCCIDENTALE – Orchestre Indigène 1916

BRUNNOY 95 forêt de Sénart❦ BRUNOY 95 forêt de Sénart

DIEPPE l'avant port❦ DIEPPE l’avant port

Submarine LUTIN which has just been lost off Bizerte 1906 Regency of Tunis❦ Sous-marin LUTIN qui vient de se perdre à Bizerte 1906 Régence de Tunis

refuge CAUTERETS col de Vignemale

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