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?

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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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A guide for pilot controllers❦ école nationale de l’aviation PILOT CONTROLLER ENGLISH

House of MIRANDE in Rue Victor Hugo❦ MIRANDE 32 Rue Victor Hugo et de la Poste

Astarac Square, 1912❦ MIRANDE 32 la place d’Astarac 1912

Artistic work from a notable publisher❦ MIRANDE 32 rue Victor HUGO 1910

Market Overview in Astarac❦ MIRANDE 32 la place d’Astarac & le marché 1906

Location at 32 avenue Chanzy❦ MIRANDE 32 avenue Chanzy

Historical address in Astarac❦ MIRANDE 32 la place d’Astarac 1905

Mirande's 1910 Parisian Street Guide❦ MIRANDE 32 Rue d’Auch 1910

Astarac Market Overview❦ MIRANDE 32 la place d’Astarac & le marché 1915

Two vintage postcards of Mirande arcades❦ MIRANDE 32 LES ARCADES 2 cpa

Astarac Square, early 1900s photography❦ MIRANDE 32 la place d’Astarac 1902

Place d'Astarac - Toulouse View❦ MIRANDE 32 Place d’Astarac 1901

The Astarac Square - A Regional Portrait❦ MIRANDE 32 la place d’Astarac

Bordeaux: Beauty and Silver Coasts❦ BORDEAUX, COTE DE BEAUTE, COTE D’ARGENT

Street and Church Tower Map❦ MIRANDE 32 Rue Pierre Delisle et clocher

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