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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Morvan LE RIRE DU MORVAN l'âne❦ Morvan LE RIRE DU MORVAN l’âne

Henri Bordeaux autograph letter, signed❦ Henri BORDEAUX belle lettre autographe

Toulouse, La Place et Square Lafayette

Agen, manoeuvre d'Automne 1904 near Agen❦ Agen, manoeuvre d’Automne 1904 près Agen

Somme Mons-Boubert stone mill❦ Somme Mons-Boubert moulin de pierre

Journal: The Journal with torn cover❦ Journal LE JOURNAL affiche crevée

Gironde the little Gironde torn poster❦ Gironde la petit Gironde affiche crevée

Nouvelliste broadside torn❦ Nouvelliste affiche crevée

Pyrenees Cirque de Gavarnie❦ Pyrénées cirque de Gavarnie

Constantinople Mosque of Sultan Bayezid 1922❦ Constantinople mosquée du Sultan Beyazid 1922

Bears: the bears of the Pyrénées region 1914❦ Ours les ours du pays Pyrénées 1914

Saramon avenue de lombez 32 GERS

Samatan, Place de la Mairie, 32 Gers❦ Samatan place de la mairie 32 GERS

Wichera x2 CPA 1903 & 1906❦ Wichera x2 CPA 1903 & 1906

Mirande, Rue de l'Évêché, c. 1900, Gers, 32❦ mirande rue de l’évêché vers 1900 Gers 32

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