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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Political Poster from 1902❦ affiche crevée LA LIBRE PAROLE 1902

Damaged poster from 1902 publication❦ affiche crevée LE PETIT JOURNAL 1902

Poster Art from France❦ affiche crevée LE CHARIVARI

Damaged Poster from LE PETIT JOURNAL❦ affiche crevée LE PETIT JOURNAL

First volume of Countes animalies❦ gascon Dambielle Countes de Priou. Countes animalies

Selected Gascon Tales❦ Gascon Contes de gasconha / prumèra causida

Damaged promotional poster❦ affiche crevée L’ACTUALITE

National Opera-Comique Theatre Poster❦ affiche crevée théâtre national de l’Opera-Comique 1902

Poster from LE PETIT PARISIEN❦ affiche crevée LE PETIT PARISIEN

Occitan Literature Collection❦ occitan ABBE BESSOU J. BESUCARIETOS – RISOULETOS – PROUDERBIS – DEBINARELOS

Autumn Maneuvers in Agen❦ Agen, manoeuvre d’Automne 1904 près Agen

Vintage advertising poster❦ affiche crevée LE PETIT ARDENNAIS

Folkloric songs from Berry region❦ Berry paysan Berrichon chansons de Jean Rameau

Damaged poster about bicycles❦ affiche crevée L’AUTO-VELO

Preserved view of Marseille's dock❦ Marseille bassin du carénage EL

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