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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1944 Mini Calendar - Pol Coignet Illustration❦ calendrier 1944 MINI 40 x 58 mm. petit calendrier dessin de Pol Coignet

Pocket Calendar 1920❦ calendrier 1920 MINI 36 x 55 mm.

Postal and Telegraph Directory 1909❦ Almanach des postes et des télégraphes 1909 lot et Garonne délit de chasse

Pocket Calendar 1909 - Miniature Jewel Edition❦ calendrier 1909 MINI 35 x 50 mm. petit calendrier BIJOU

1907 Postal & Telegraph Almanac Lot-et-Garonne Hunting❦ Almanach des postes et des télégraphes 1907 lot et Garonne chasse

1900 Post & Telegraph Almanac: Fishing Season❦ Almanach des postes et des télégraphes 1900 Retour de la pêche

French postal almanac 1934-1937 Lot-et-Garonne❦ Almanach des postes et des télégraphes 1934 à 1937 lot et Garonne

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

1927–1930 French postal almanac with gaps❦ Almanach des postes et des télégraphes 1927 à 1930 lot et Garonne

1911 Post & Telegraph Almanac Lot-et-Garonne❦ Almanach des postes et des télégraphes 1911 lot et Garonne

1909 Postal & Telegraph Almanac - Lot-et-Garonne❦ Almanach des postes et des télégraphes 1909 lot et Garonne

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