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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condom avenue and route d'agen Place Voltaire 1908 Gers 32❦ condom avenue et route d’agen Place Voltaire 1908 Gers 32

Issy-les-Moulineaux, Place Voltaire 1917, Government Military of Paris❦ Issy les Moulineaux place voltaire 1917 Gouvt militaire de Paris

BASQUE 2 small paintings on fabric 110 x 110 mm❦ BASQUE 2 petites peintures sur tissus 110 x 110 mm.

Condom, rue Charron, Gers, Place du Lion d'Or 32❦ Condom rue Charron Gers 32 place du lion d’or

Marciac 32 The Town Hall❦ Marciac 32 La mairie

Valbonne the square❦ Valbonne la place

Epineuil Grande Rue 18

Place de la Liberté, Vallon❦ Vallon place de la liberté

SOUDAN, HABBES HABITANTS DES MONTAGNES DU MACINA 1907

Afrique occidentale type de diola

German Empire, Kaiser’s yacht Hohenzollern❦ allemagne KAISER yacht Hohenzollern

Santander Bay & Docks❦ SANTANDER baya & Muelles

Baux-de-Provence Poterne❦ BAUX DE PROVENCE Poterne

View taken from the road to Turbilly and Volandry❦ Vue prise de la route de Turbilly et Volandry

Corbella WOMAN❦ Corbella FEMME

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