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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Elegant Art Nouveau book❦ Douky élégante belle époque

Lisieux Vieux Manoir Place Le Hennuyer 1930

MIRANDE 32 the place of Astarac 1905❦ MIRANDE 32 la place d’Astarac 1905

Saramon panorama from the top of the town 32 GERS❦ Saramon panorama du haut de la ville 32 GERS

Miélan ... hall 32 GERS❦ Miélan … halle 32 GERS

MIRADOUX ASPECT EST LA PLATE-FORME 32 GERS

Alponne, l'homme canon CIRQUE❦ Alponne l’homme canon CIRQUE

montaut près Auch 1903 Gers 32

LANDES Harnessing: Landes Types and Haymaking❦ LANDES attelage types landais la fenaison

condom rue Gambetta Gers 32

Pont-à-Mousson, rue Saint-Laurent, COMMERCES❦ Pont-à-Mousson rue st-laurent COMMERCES

Biarritz Basque Harness 1907❦ Biarritz attelage basque 1907

Nogaro rue Nationale, Gers 32❦ Nogaro rue nationale Gers 32

Plaisance 32 Gers procession parade❦ Plaisance 32 Gers défilé de la procession

Vierzon the place of the tunnel & place of the Republic 18❦ Vierzon la place du tunnel & place de la République 18

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