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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Aniche, Rue Adolphe Patoux, 59❦ Aniche rue Adolphe Patoux, 59

LOANGO - The Adjutant of the Senegalese Tirailleurs and his Men❦ LOANGO – L’adjudant des Tirailleurs Sénégalais et ses hommes

agen AGEN Pont - Canal sur la Garonne et ligne du Midi Bordeaux à Cette❦ agen AGEN Pont – Canal sur la Garonne et ligne du Midi Bordeaux à Cette

Blériot 1909 on his monoplane❦ Blériot 1909 sur son monoplan

Rococo 4 cards Meissner & Buch illustrated - grandes dames❦ Rococo 4 cartes Meissner & Buch illust- grandes dames

Market BERGERAC❦ Marché BERGERAC

pêcheur de crevettes LA PANNE

Toulouse Village noir 1908 exhibition❦ Toulouse Village noir 1908 exposition

Dunkerque: the entrance to the port at the time of the tide❦ Dunkerque l’entrée du port au moment de la marée

Mirande Gers 32 The Château de Loran❦ Mirande GERS 32 le château de Loran

Permit to pedestrianise – it’s enough to drive one mad❦ permis de piétonner – c’est à devenir fou

René Vallery-Radot autograph letter signed❦ René Vallery-Radot lettre autographe manuscrite & signée

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