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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Blida Chiffa

ALGER port, admiralty, consular palace...❦ ALGER port, amirauté, palais consulaire…

CHAMONIX sea of ice Mont-Blanc Montanvert...❦ CHAMONIX mer de glace Mont-Blanc Montanvert…

Salting Works MORLAIX High Street❦ Salaisons MORLAIX la grande Rue

Saint Ghislain, Rue d'Ath. and the Church❦ Saint Ghislain rue d’Ath. et l’église

Boulogne-sur-Mer Quai Gambetta

truffes la recherche des truffes in Périgord❦ truffes la recherche des truffes EN PERIGORD

Breton Bouarnenez: Les Plomarc’h Viewed from the Dike❦ breton Bouarnenez les plomarchs vus de la digue

Amour original hand-coloured drawing 1901❦ amour dessin original en couleur à la main 1901

Raymond POINCARE beautiful map❦ Raymond POINCARE belle carte

Chasseur d'Afrique Brigadier 1901 Malespine del. Bergeret Nancy❦ Chasseur d’Afrique BRIGADIER 1901 Malespine del. Bergeret Nancy

DRAGON 18e dragons 1812 Malespine del. Bergeret Nancy

Morvan Smiles of the Morvan❦ Morvan sourire du Morvan

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