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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PHOTO ARGENTIQUE ENFANT vers 1900

ENFANT vers 1880 14 x 10 cm.

japon albums 818 photos argentiques

Monaco Prince Rainier + Ministre Gregh

Bernard CLAVEL Original Photograph❦ Bernard CLAVEL 19,5 x 30 cm argentique originale

Historical photo of an academician❦ Photo ancienne ACADEMICIEN 160 x 200 mm.

8 Photographs by Maurice DRUON❦ Maurice DRUON 66 x 88 mm. 8 photos argentiques

Historic Photograph of London❦ PHOTO ANCIENNE LONDON WALERY 165 x 110 mm.

De Gaulle in conversation with F.D. Gregh❦ DE GAULLE PHOTO ARGENTIQUE + NEGATIF

Photographic portraits of Maurice DRUON❦ Maurice DRUON 12 x 18 cm. 2 photos argentiques

Vintage photograph of a child❦ Photo ancienne enfant 63 x 110 mm.

Child Portrait from around 1880❦ ENFANT vers 1880 14 x 10 cm.

Vintage Photograph of a Child❦ Photo ancienne ENFANT 17 x 11 cm JERSEY

Historical photograph of Grand Hotel❦ Photo ancienne 17 x 21 cm

Vintage Photographs of French Liners❦ FRENCH LINE S/S LIBERTE & FLANDRE 200 x 240 mm & 240 x 170. photos argentiques

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