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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Café menu from 1915❦ MARTIGNAS 33 café BEAUBOIS – RENOUIL 1915

Aurillac Railway Station at Saint-Pierre❦ Saint-Pierre d’aurillac la gare

Annemasse railway station interior, 1903❦ Annemasse 74 intérieur de la gare 1903

Damazan, Republic Boulevard 1918❦ Damazan boulevard de la République 1918

Parisian Address: A Historical Document❦ Monein Rue Florence 64

Woman with Starry Crown❦ Raphael Kirchner femme à la couronne étoilée

Art Nouveau Jugendstil: 5 Postcards, Modern Art by Raphaël KIRCHNER❦ Art nouveau jugendstil 5 cartes-postales Moderne Art Raphaël KIRCHNER

Artistic portrayal of a woman with a flower❦ Raphael Kirchner femme à la fleur

Historic Route of Molières in Tarn-et-Garonne❦ Honor de cos Route de Molières Tarn et garonne

Art Nouveau: Woman and Turtle❦ KIRCHNER Raphael Kirchner la femme et la tortue art nouveau

Art Nouveau floral album with embossed plates❦ art nouveau jeune femme fleurs peintes et gaufrées

Art Nouveau by Alphonse Mucha❦ Alphonse MUCHA ? art nouveau MODERN STYLE 1902

Kirchner's Jugendstil Geisha & Legends❦ Raphael Kirchner jeune brune

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