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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A tell-tale umbrella PORTUGAL temblement de terre

Vendée, la Vendée maraîchine – Under the Umbrella❦ Vendée la vendée maraichine – Sous le parapluie

DRAGON 13 e dragons 1800 Malespine del. Bergeret Nancy

Galry Menteux! Your rifle had two shots...Normans❦ Galry Menteux! ton fusil était à 2 coups…Normands

Officier de dragons 1900 Malespine del. Bergeret Nancy

affiche crevée LE CHARIVARI

torn poster LE PETIT JOURNAL❦ affiche crevée LE PETIT JOURNAL

affiche crevée LE TEMPS

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Bordeaux, La vie bordelaise mondaine, 1904, poster, torn❦ Bordeaux la vie bordelaise mondaine 1904 affiche crevée

who left the gate open ?❦ who left the gate open ? QUI A LAISSE LA PORTE OUVERTE ?

Chasse à Cour R. de La Na...❦ Chasse à Cour R. de La Na…

GRENOUILLE Lend Me Ten Francs❦ GRENOUILLE Prêtez-moi Dix francs

Normandy having just paid its owner & in the process of drying the receipt❦ Normandie venant de payer son propriétaire & en train de sécher la quittance

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