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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Auch: Revue du 14 July 1915 – the decorations❦ Auch Auch revue du 14 juillet 1915 les décorations

PIERRILLE de LA SAUVETAT in his directory 32 1906❦ PIERRILLE de LA SAUVETAT dans son répertoire 32 1906

Saint-Sever sur Adour Place du tour du sol 32

Seissan place Carnot 1914 Gers 32

The Old Hemp Mill and the Enfer Dam in Le Mans❦ LE MANS vieux moulin à chanvre et le barrage d’Enfer

Vallon en Sully the place of the Foirail❦ Vallon en Sully la place du Foirail

Vierzon rue Voltaire

Albinos of the West African Coast Baoulé❦ Albinos Côte occidentale d’Afrique Baoulé

Djibouti DANKALI souvenirs d'Abyssinie❦ Djibouti DANKALI souvenirs d’abyssinie

Montmartre Ch. Baret Impresario, Tournée Raffles Rue des Martyrs Gentilhomme❦ Montmartre Ch. Baret Impresario, Tournée Raffles Rue des Martyrs Gentilhomme..

Aube poem postcard drawn with a pen❦ Aube poème carte-postale dessinée à la plume

bar, tavern, café DEVANTURE❦ bar, estaminet, café DEVANTURE

Bretagne the turned galette Kénavo..❦ Bretagne la galette retournée Kénavo..

Biarritz Hotel du Palais

Transparent postcard, Belle Époque❦ carte postale transparente BELLE EPOQUE

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