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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Indo Squadron of Indochina: Le Guichen + Le Bouvet 1914❦ Indo ESCADRE DE L’INDO CHINE LE GUIEHEN + le Bouvet 1914

Haute-Guinée Woman of Chief Toumanéa 1908❦ Haute-Guinée femme du chef Toumanéa 1908

Tananarive water carriers 1907❦ Tananarive porteuses d’eau 1907

Côte d'Ivoire gathering of the Gouro warriors❦ Côte-d’Ivoire réunion des guerriers Gouros

cible populaire 1901 caricature... Manoury❦ cible populaire 1901 caricature… Manoury

horses X 2 postcards❦ chevaux X 2 cartes postales

Dessin original au crayon sur carte postale

Modern Style Gilt❦ Modern Style Gaufré

Duclair 76 BAC

Hôtel de Ville de Maubourguet❦ MAUBOURGUET hotel de ville

ballon d'Alsace Hotel Lalloz❦ ballon d’Alsace Hotel Lalloz

Laridan Selva 4 CPA danseuses Belle Époque❦ Laridan Selva 4 CPA danseuses BELLE EPOQUE

Biplanes flying over a Larzac camp❦ Biplans survolant un camp du Larzac

Hémard Hémard what the hell are you doing there, you with your mask... 1940❦ Hémard hémard c’que vous fichez donc, vous là, avec votr’masque.. 1940

Pierre Lyautey beautiful handwritten autograph letter❦ Pierre Lyautey belle lettre autographe manuscrite

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