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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Trench of the first line Madagascar Diego Suarez 1917❦ Tranchée de première ligne Madagascar Diego Suarez 1917

Wrestler Cara Achmed, famous wrestler❦ Lutteur cara achmed célèbre lutteur

MIRANDE: The Place d'Astarac & the Market, 1915❦ MIRANDE 32 la place d’Astarac & le marché 1915

MIRANDE 32 Rue Pierre Delisle and clock tower❦ MIRANDE 32 Rue Pierre Delisle et clocher

Le Brouilh, Rue Vieille et Tour 32, Gers❦ Le Brouilh rue vieille et tour 32 GERS

Masparrante les sauts basques et danses du pays June 1944❦ Masparrante les sauts basques et danses du pays juin 1944

Woman with a Flower❦ Femme à la fleur

Old Woman 1906❦ Vieille femme 1906

Mount Fuji, Japan❦ JAPON Mont FUJI

POULBOT x 7 CPA

Guinea Conakry French Guinea 1904❦ Guinée Conakry Guinée française 1904

CHAMBON-FEUGEROLLES Exodus of Strikers to Saint-Étienne Strike❦ CHAMBON-FEUGEROLLES exode des grévistes pour st-Etienne grève

CHATEUPONSAC 87 refractory products factory❦ CHATEUPONSAC 87 usine de produits réfractaires

Foulah AOF Guinea Girl & Woman Foulah CPA❦ Foulah AOF Guinée Fille & femme Foulah CPA

LIEBIG FLEUVES D'EUROPE 6 Chromos❦ LIEBIG FLEUVES D’EUROPE 6 Chromos

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