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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Vision of a submerged world❦ ROBIDA MICHEL. UN MONDE ENGLOUTI + dédicace

Corsican Shepherds❦ Corse berger corse

Previously Unseen Legacy of a Marshal❦ FILS OCCULTE du MARECHAL LANNES, DUC de Montebello

Guide to the Sabres region❦ Garain route de sabres LANDES

Scenic views of the Arros river❦ Plaisance du Gers bords de l’Arros 32

Intimate dictionary of regionalisms❦ Jasmin, dictionnaire intime Editions des régionalismes, 2014

Historic address in Gers❦ AUCH – rue Ledru rollin anciennement rue du Pouy 32 GERS

Paper factory at Miribel-les-Echelles❦ Miribel-les-échelles papeterie du Guiers

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Masonic Lodges of Gers: A Historical Quest❦ Maçonnerie a la recherche des loges maçonniques du Gers

REMY DE GOURMONT Through Medical Lens❦ Remy de Gourmont, vu par son médecin

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Cannes Carnival Procession - Biberon Club❦ Cannes Corso carnavalesque Biberon Club

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