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?

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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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Artillery B & C categories 1924 military school course❦ ARTILLERIE catégories B & C 1924 cours écoles militaire

Original Stories by CRAINQUEBILLE❦ FRANCE Anatole CRAINQUEBILLE, PUTOIS, RIQUET ET PLUSIEURS AUTRES RECITS

Rural and Mountainous Village Overview❦ VILLARS SUR VAR 06 Village rural et montagnard

The cuckoo by Champsaur❦ Champsaur Félicien Le coucou 1905

Mistral's Epic Poem❦ MISTRAL FREDERIC MIREILLE

Illustrated magazine on fine and applied arts❦ THE STUDIO an illustrated magazine of fine art & applied art april. 15 1903

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Rural Public and Private Roads❦ MONSARRAT Les Chemins Ruraux Publics et Privés

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