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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Vintage poster of LA PETITE GIRONDE❦ affiche crevée LA PETITE GIRONDE

Historic transatlantic liner❦ Red Star Line” Triple-Screw “BELGENLAND ANTWERP-NEW-YORK-CANADA-Via SOUTHAMPTON-

Pastoral tribute to Henri IV❦ Gascogne pastorale Gascogne sur la mort du magnifique et puissant HENRI

Agde Harbor Waterfront❦ Agde Quai du Grau

Le Petit Journal 1902 Torn Poster❦ affiche crevée LE PETIT JOURNAL 1902

Soldiers on Leave❦ Permissionnaires

Gil Blas - Torn Poster❦ affiche crevée lGIL BLAS

Toulouse's Lafayette Square and Plaza❦ Toulouse, La Place et Square Lafayette

Liberty Poster 1902❦ affiche crevée la Liberté 1902

Bordeaux - A Transatlantic Liner❦ BORDEAUX. UN TRANSATLANTIQUE

Torn Poster L'Aurore 1902❦ affiche crevée l’Aurore 1902

Hide-and-Seek in Montmorency Forest❦ 95 DOMONT – Une partie de cache-cache dans la foret de Montmorency

LE SOLEIL Torn Poster 1902❦ affiche crevée LE SOLEIL 1902

Fécamp Shipbuilding Yards❦ Fécamp chantiers de constructions

Odéon Theatre Poster 1902❦ affiche crevée théâtre de l’Odéon 1902

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