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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Manciet Avenue de la Gare 1906 32 Gers

Entrée du Pays, Breuillet-Village❦ Breuillet-village ENTREE DU PAYS

Caudebec, Hôtel du Hâvre, with view of the church❦ Caudebec hôtel du Hâvre et vue sur l’église

Innocence & New Year 1904 & 1905❦ Innocence & nouvelle année 1904 & 1905

Husband at balls, at parties... you are looking for a husband❦ Mari aux bals, aux soirées..tu cherches un mari

Saint-Germain en Laye terrace & pavilion Henri IV 1902❦ Saint-Germain en Laye terrasse & pavillon Henri IV 1902

Farm of the Grand Douzillé❦ Ferme du grand Douzillé

SOULAC-SUR-MER - L'Hôtel Marmandais et de la Plage 33 café❦ SOULAC-SUR-MER – L’Hôtel Marmandais et de la Plage 33 café

Biarritz Donkeys for Hire Grande Plage❦ Biarritz Anes en location Grande Plage

Amiens rue des trois cailloux COMMERCE❦ Amiens rue des trois cailloux COMMERCES

Chicorée Lerville métiers Sainte

AUCH 32 GERS Gascon festivals of Auch 1923❦ AUCH 32 GERS fêtes gasconnes d’Auch 1923

Fleurance 32 GERS Institution Bourget 1908

Vierzon rue Armand Brunet

Coeuvres-et-Salsery Aisne❦ Coeuvres et Salsery AISNE

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