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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BASQUE Basque Country after LE TANNEUR❦ BASQUE pays basque d’après LE TANNEUR

Small War by Lecler, 1917❦ petite guerre par Lecler 1917

Sauvetat-sur-Lède, Lot-et-Garonne❦ Sauvetat sur Lède Lot & Garonne

Toros 5 cards❦ Toros 5 cartes

Vinh Long Toulon Mourillon❦ indo Vinh Long Toulon Mourillon

Mode illustrated by Naillod 1911❦ Mode illustré par Naillod 1911

Basque illustrated by Huygen❦ BASQUE illustrés par Huygen

Toulouse LAFAYETTE Café Albrighi

Védrine on Monoplan Morane-Borel❦ Védrine sur Monoplan Morane-Borel

BASQUE 3 cpa

Auch Quarter of the 9th Chasseurs❦ Auch Quartier du 9ème Chasseurs

Morocco Meknès singers, cordwainers, washhouse 2ème BATAILLON D'AFRIQUE❦ Maroc Meknès chanteurs, cordiers, lavoir 2ème BATAILLON D’AFRIQUE

Basque Bonnefoy

Owner's Manual for the Peugeot 204 - Operation, Maintenance 1965❦ Notice d’emploi de la Peugeot 204 – conduite, entretien 1965

JOUHANDEAU Reflections on Life and Happiness Gallimard, 1958❦ JOUHANDEAU RÉFLEXIONS SUR LA VIE ET LE BONHEUR Gallimard, 1958

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