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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Pau the Hôtel Gassion dirigible, carriage & aeroplane❦ Pau l’Hôtel Gassion dirigeable, fiacre & avion

Henri Bordeaux autograph manuscript map❦ Henri BORDEAUX carte manuscrite autographe

Paul Ollendorff autograph manuscript letter, signed❦ Paul Ollendorff carte lettre autographe manuscrite & signée

affiche crevée LE PETIT ARDENNAIS

affiche torn LE PETIT JOURNAL 1902❦ affiche crevée LE PETIT JOURNAL 1902

Gers Auch quartier de Cavalerie 9e chasseurs 1909

Gers Riscle The Church❦ Gers Riscle l’église

CONDOM 32 GERS Condom Fenestra

VOSGES VALLEY OF GERARDMER SCHLITTEUR HUGO ALESI❦ VOSGES VALLEE DE GERARDMER SCHLITTEUR HUGO ALESI

postcard containing a short love note dated 1 January 1866❦ carte-postale contenant un petit mot d’amour daté du 1e janvier 1866

MIRANDE 32 rue d'Auch (lower) 1910❦ MIRANDE 32 rue d’Auch (bas) 1910

MIRANDE 32 avenue Chanzy

Miélan route nationale and Avenue de Mirande 32, Gers❦ Miélan route nationale et avenue de mirande 32 GERS

Condom, outside the church, Gers 32❦ Condom la sortie de la messe Gers 32

dancer of CAE-WALK 1907❦ danseur de CAE-WALK 1907

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