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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Jacques Duhamel signed letter❦ Jacques Duhamel Lettre signée

Yves-Gérard Le Dantec autograph letter, signed❦ Yves-Gérard Le Dantec belle lettre autographe manuscrite & signée

Bordeaux torn poster LA VIE BORDELAISE MONDAINE❦ Bordeaux affiche crevée LA VIE BORDELAISE MONDAINE

Red Star Line Triple-Screw BELGENLAND ANTWERP-NEW YORK-CANADA via SOUTHAMPTON❦ Red Star Line” Triple-Screw “BELGENLAND ANTWERP-NEW-YORK-CANADA-Via SOUTHAMPTON-

affiche crevée, Théâtre national de l'Opéra-Comique, 1902❦ affiche crevée théâtre national de l’Opera-Comique 1902

Sarah Bernhardt SIP 72nd series❦ Sarah Bernhardt SIP 72 ème série

Gers Condom, entrance to the Caserne Ste Ursule❦ Gers cCondom entrée de la caserne Ste Ursule

Otelo Reutlinger

radical LE RADICAL 1902 torn poster❦ radical LE RADICAL 1902 affiche crevée

fronde LA FRONDE 1902 torn poster❦ fronde LA FRONDE 1902 affiche crevée

Carte postale en cuir My dear Little Dutch

denier TROYES d'Autrefois - Troyes in 1650❦ denier TROYES d’Autrefois – Troyes en 1650

Carte postale in painted wood, 1908❦ Carte postale en bois peint 1908

chemin de fer de Paris à Orléans 9 CPA

Carte postale in wood 1905❦ Carte postale en bois 1905

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