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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Chromos, découpis

NAPOLI VICOLI DI S . LUCIA 1903

JAPON Mont FUJI

Guinée Conakry Guinée française 1904

LE TREPORT 76 Sauvetage du Matériel des Bains pendant une tempête

ARRAS Bifurcation d’Achicourt près d’Arras

Montagne MONTAGNARDES Lelée

PAQUEBOT NORMANDIE LIGNE DU HAVRE – NEW YORK

Chocolaterie d’Aiguebelle chemin de croix chromos

AUTOMOBILE photo-carte 1903

kiosque de la musique Montsouris PARIS 1903

Innocence & nouvelle année 1904 & 1905

clocher du saint-Esprit Lectoure 1905 32 GERS

BASQUE Petitdidier 2 cartes postales

Fabiano PARESSE

Beaulieu sur Dordogne 2 CPA 19

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