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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Affiche torn LA RÉPUBLIQUE❦ Affiche crevée LA REPUBLIQUE

Vendee LES HERBIERS Les Moulins sur le mont des Alouettes

Gers Aauze avenue de la gare 1904

USA Indian Souvenir of Jelmako❦ USA Indien Souvenir de d’Jelmako

Paris-Lyon-Méditerranée: Le Lautaret Alesi❦ Paris-Lyon-Méditérranée le lautaret ALESI

Chemin de fer de l'État Normandie et Bretagne Mont-St Michel❦ chemin de fer de l’état Normandie et Bretagne Mont-St Michel

Artistic Nude 1916❦ Nu artistique 1916

Hoh Rappolstein embossed map❦ Hoh Rappolstein carte gaufrée

moulin à vent Gers 1908 Gers 32

Curiosa Histoire du Roi Gonzalve et des Douze Princesses

Fabiano PARESSE

PARAY — Crossroads of the Old Post❦ PARAY – Carrefour de la Vieille Poste 95

Conakry Boulbiné village and types of young girls 4 CPA❦ Conakry Boulbiné village et types de jeunes filles 4 CPA

Agde the West Quay 1914❦ Agde le quai de l’Ouest 1914

LIEBIG LE DUEL 5 Chromos

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