How do you authenticate an antiquarian book before purchase?

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.

Do you ship to the United States? Will I pay import duties?

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%).

What payment methods do you accept from international buyers?

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).

What is your return policy?

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.

How can I verify a first edition?

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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TCHAD GROUPE AU JEUX DU 14 JUILLET 1912 LE SULTAN DOODMOURRAH

danses féticheuses AOF 4 CPA

Albinos Côte occidentale d’Afrique Baoulé

Sénégal tirailleurs sénégalais et leurs femmes partant pour le Maroc

Sénégal Saint-Louis à la fontaine sur le bord du fleuve

Tananarive porteuses d’eau 1907

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LOANGO – L’adjudant des Tirailleurs Sénégalais et ses hommes

Soudan DANSEURS FETICHES DES CULTURES

Dahomey porto-novo sur le marché 1913

SENEGAL – Un marche dans le cayor AFRIQUE

Tahiti Gauguin premier jour Tahiti 13 juin 1965 2 cartes

Afrique bois ACAJOU, maison Sargos, equarissage..4 CPA

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