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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humour in the paths filled with intoxication... alone on earth, and then... 1904❦ humour dans les sentiers remplis d’ivresse.. seul sur la terre, et puis..1904

Geneva and Mont Blanc, F. Killinger❦ Geneve et le mont blanc, F. Killinger

PAQUEBOT NORMANDIE LIGNE DU HAVRE - NEW YORK❦ PAQUEBOT NORMANDIE LIGNE DU HAVRE – NEW YORK

elegant 1904❦ élégante 1904

Vichy rue de Nîmes 1916 Poilu

Steenwoorde rue de Poperinghe

Bricy: the church and the main street, Loiret❦ Bricy l’église et la rue principale LOIRET

Bricy the general BIPLAN❦ Bricy la vue générale BIPLAN

Chocolaterie d'Aiguebelle Way of the Cross chromolithographs❦ Chocolaterie d’Aiguebelle chemin de croix chromos

Liebig 3 Chromos Liebig Beaux-Arts Justice Agriculture

Liebig 6 chromos Liebig: Tropical Cultivated Plants (complete series)❦ Liebig 6 chromos Liebig : Plantes cultivées des pays chauds (série complète)

CHILD circa 1880 14 x 10 cm❦ ENFANT vers 1880 14 x 10 cm.

Épernay, Place Auban-Moët + riddling❦ Épernay, Place Auban-Moet + remuage

Blonville route de la halte

Fleurance 32 Fleurance, Rue Gambetta 1912❦ Fleurance 32 fleurance rue Gambetta 1912

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