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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Picard Gaston La Confession du chat❦ PICARD GASTON LA CONFESSION DU CHAT

THE GREAT RAID – 15,000 KILOMETRES WITH VINTAGE CARS❦ LE GRAND RAID – 15.000 KILOMETRES AVEC LES VOITURES ANCIENNES

Murger H. Scenes de la Vie de Bohème ex sur Lafuma

Chamisso Schlémihl or the man who lost his shadow 1887❦ CHAMISSO Schlémihl ou l’homme qui a perdu son ombre 1887

ROBERT DEBRE handwritten autograph letter & signed❦ ROBERT DEBRE lettre autographe manuscrite & signée

Spahis Algérien 1901 Malespine del. Bergeret Nancy

Le Dantec autograph letter❦ Le Dantec lettre autographe

DRAGON 24e dragons campaign in Spain 1812 Malespine del. Bergeret Nancy❦ DRAGON 24e dragons campagne d’Espagne 1812 Malespine del. Bergeret Nancy

Colonel of Cuirassiers GRANDE TENUE 1900 Malespine del. Bergeret Nancy❦ Colonel de Cuirassiers GRANDE TENUE 1900 Malespine del. Bergeret Nancy

Marseille careening basin EL❦ Marseille bassin du carénage EL

affiche crevée LE SOLEIL 1902

Affiche L'Assiette au Beurre torn 1903❦ assiette au beurre affiche crevée l’assiette au beurre 1903

France de Bordeaux et du Sud-Ouest affiche crevée

Papillon & tête angélique / Commissaire de police

Saint-Leonard de Noblat near Limoges Saint-leonard 1901❦ Saint-Leonard de Noblat environ de Limoges Saint-leonard 1901

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