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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MARSEILLE, rue Cannebière, September 1914❦ MARSEILLE rue Cannebière septembre 1914

BELFORT LE LION leaflet❦ BELFORT LE LION dépliant

Nice restaurant de la réserve

Biplane Henri Farman piloted by Paillard❦ Biplan Henri Farman piloté par Paillard

Aviator DIDIER on Henri Farman biplane❦ Aviateur DIDIER sur biplan Henri Farman

Cultivateur Guerandais❦ Guérande 44 CULTIVATEUR GUERANDAIS

Colonel du Mazel H. Prost 1933

MISSISSIPPI 'Héritage Français dans la Vallée du Mississippi❦ MISSISSIPPI ‘Héritage Français dans la Vallée du Mississippi

ALGERIENS - The Water Carrier ASSUS❦ ALGERIENS – Le Porteur d’ eau ASSUS

Elle: Who's having their little dessert? Lui: It's Zizi, but dance with me first.❦ Elle : qui qui n’aura son p’tit dessert ? Lui : c’est Zizi mais avant danse moi

Code Nouveau Code de la Route, Automobiles, Motorcycles, Heavy Goods Vehicles... 1947❦ CODE nouveau code de la route, automobiles, motocyclettes, poids lourds… 1947

Pierre MENDES-FRANCE typed letter signed❦ Pierre MENDES-FRANCE lettre tapuscrite signée

Brigadier de dragons 1900 Malespine del. Bergeret Nancy

Ludovic Halévy fine autograph letter, signed❦ Ludovic Halévy belle lettre autographe manuscrite

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