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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Social Life in Bordeaux❦ Bordeaux la vie bordelaise mondaine 1904 affiche crevée

Poster of the Gironde region❦ Gironde la petit Gironde affiche crevée

Small poster from Gironde❦ Gironde la petit Gironde affiche crevée

Sports Cycling Journal Poster❦ vélo journal des sports affiche crevée ORAN 1903

Newspaper publication gone awry❦ Nouvelliste affiche crevée

Damaged theater poster❦ Théâtre affiche crevée

Poster of Bordeaux and Southwestern France❦ France de Bordeaux et du Sud-Ouest affiche crevée

Illustrated poster from 1903❦ Figaro Illustré affiche crevée 1903

A commendation of views from 1898❦ Reich MARK so eine ansicht lob’ich mir 1898

Italy in 500 Lire Banknotes (1906)❦ Italie LIRE 500 lire cinquecento lire 1906

Transvaal Coinage and National Pavilion❦ Transvaal monnaie et pavillon national Gaufré/ relief

Italy depicted in notes❦ Italie LIRE 1000 lire 1909

National currency and pavilion of Lichtenstein❦ Lichtenstein monnaie et pavillon national Gaufré/ relief

Argentine currency and national flag design❦ Argentine monnaie et pavillon national Gaufré/ relief PESO

Historical Troyes in the 17th Century❦ denier TROYES d’Autrefois – Troyes en 1650

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