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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A journey through the waterways❦ Peniche voyage aux longs jours La batellerie 1960

House of Barran Fourcade in Gers❦ Barran maison Fourcade 32 GERS

Essay on André Breton❦ MAURIAC, Claude André Breton

Location details for Mirande❦ Mirande rue d’Auch 32 GERS

National Association of Oriental Carpet Importers❦ TAPIS D’ORIENT SYNDICAT NATIONAL DES IMPORTATEURS DE TAPIS D’ORIENT

Artist of History in Paris❦ JEAN RESTOUT 1692 – 1768 .Peintre d’histoire à Paris

Arts and trades suitable for women❦ Femme arts et métiers propres aux femmes 1879

Historical address in Gers❦ Barran grand-rue 32 GERS

Complete range of mowing equipment❦ Voirie gamme complète de matériel de fauchage et débroussaillage

Platform 32 in Gers❦ MIRADOUX ASPECT EST LA PLATE-FORME 32 GERS

Collective Laundry and Washing Practices❦ blanchissage et buanderies collectives

Exploration of Finland❦ Finlande DE MONTFORT HENRI TERRES DE LIBERTE. FINLANDE

Location description of a property❦ Samatan rue du Marcadieu 32 GERS

A personal journey of survival❦ BOMBARD Alain. SAMIVEL.- Histoire du naufragé volontaire.

Historical novel set during the Terror❦ Révolution Blanchin (L.) Le roman de Louisette. Une idylle sous la Terreur

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