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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Reich MARK so eine ansicht lob' ich mir 1898❦ Reich MARK so eine ansicht lob’ich mir 1898

chemin de fer de l'État Normandie et Bretagne voyages à prix réduits, billets❦ chemin de fer de l’état Normandie et Bretagne voyages à prix réduits, billets

Chile, Currency and National Flag 1909❦ Chilie monnaie et pavillon national 1909

BRIGHTON railway of the state Paris to LONDON... 7 CPA❦ BRIGHTON chemin de fer de l’état Paris à LONDRES… 7 CPA

Happy New Year (ink painting)❦ Bonne Année (peinture à l’encre)

MIRANDE 32 Rue de Rohan 1910

Plaisance du Gers Maubourguet 32 GERS

Saint-Dizier, the fortified port❦ Saint-Dizier le port du fort carré

Lectoure promenade des marronniers 1912 Gers 32❦ Lectoure promenade des maronniers 1912 Gers 32

Saint Mariens Saint Izan La Grand' Rue 33❦ SAINT MARIENS SAINT IZAN la Grand’ Rue 33

éventail T'en as un oeil 1905❦ éventail T’en as un oeil 1905

le Havre Le Transatlantique FRANCE Rotonde and Grand Salon❦ le havre le transatlantique FRANCE Rotonde et grand salon

BONNIERES-sur-SEINE the view of the bank at Bonnières❦ BONNIERES-sur-SEINE la côte vue sur Bonnières

Auch Barracks of the 88th Infantry Regiment GERS❦ Auch caserne du 88e d’infanterie GERS

imprimerie Allain Elbeuf 76 entry❦ imprimerie allain Elbeuf 76 entrée

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