Question 1

How do you authenticate an antiquarian book before purchase?

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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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Travel Advice from 1793❦ Conseils aux touristes de 1793

Historical photo of an academician❦ Photo ancienne ACADEMICIEN 160 x 200 mm.

Psychological and magical techniques❦ François des Aulnoyes Technique du rappel affectif : techniques psychologique…

Current state of transformism❦ Jean Rostand – Etat présent du transformisme + dédicace

Family morals and life lessons❦ STAHL P J. MORALE FAMILIERE. CONTES RECITS. LECONS PRATIQUES DE LA VIE. HETZEL

Gascon festivals in Auch❦ AUCH 32 GERS fêtes gasconnes d’Auch 1923

Works of M. de Palissot❦ PALISSOT Charles Oeuvres de M. de Palissot 1788

History of a Revolutionary Narrative❦ HALEVY (Daniel). Histoire d’une histoire Révolution..+ dédicace

Historic location publication❦ Seissan place Carnot 1914 Gers 32

French Romantic Plays Collection❦ PORTO-RICHE Théâtre d’amour DÉDICACE

Cultural overview of Nogaro❦ Nogaro rue nationale Gers 32

8 Photographs by Maurice DRUON❦ Maurice DRUON 66 x 88 mm. 8 photos argentiques

French Cultural Heritage❦ ESTANG 1905 grande Rue Gers 32

Critical Biography of Marceline Desbordes-Valmore❦ Marceline Desbordes-Valmore d’après des documents inédits Poésie

Church service exit scene❦ Condom la sortie de la messe Gers 32

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