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?

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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Reflections and Memories with Dedication❦ MASSIS (Henri). Evocations, souvenirs + dédicace

Address in Saint Marien❦ SAINT MARIENS SAINT IZAN la Grand’ Rue 33

A Beautiful Example of a Literary Work❦ SOLLERS PHILIPPE. LE LYS D OR NRF

Jacques Perry's Affectionate Dedication❦ PERRY JACQUES. L’amour de toi + envoi

Essay on sexual inversion❦ L’Anti-Corydon. Essai sur l’inversion sexuelle

Military Portrait from 1880❦ Militaire vers 1880 6,5 x 10 cm.

Saint-Sever sur Adour overview❦ Saint-Sever sur Adour Place du tour du sol 32

Playing cards with 54 rules❦ cartes à jouer 54 rules for my word the better letter game

Administrative and statistical directory❦ Gers Annuaire administratif, statistique, historique et commercial du départemen

Women Who Kill and Vote❦ femmes qui tuent et les femmes qui votent 1880 DUMAS (Alexandre, Fils)

Saint-Sever: A Historical Overview❦ Saint-Sever sur Adour Place des Platanes 32

Sentimental Life of Paul Gauguin❦ Dorsenne Jean La vie sentimentale de Paul Gauguin Cahiers de la quinzaine

Signed work by Christian Murciaux❦ MURCIAUX Le Gros Lot + dédicace

View of Aire-sur-Adour❦ Aire-sur-Adour place Thiers 32

Waterway development in Verdun❦ Peniche CPA Verdun, La Meuse Canalisée

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