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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.

Do you ship to the United States? Will I pay import duties?

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%).

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What is your return policy?

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.

How can I verify a first edition?

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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“Parisian salon gossip after Napoleon’s fall❦ Echo des Salons de Paris depuis la Restauration 1814-1815” has been added to your cart. Continue shopping

Normandy Illustrated - The Pig's Bleeding 1912

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Illustrated Normandy - The Butchering of the Pig❦ NORMANDIE ILLUSTRÉE – La Saignée du Cochon 1912

Original title : NORMANDIE ILLUSTRÉE - La Saignée du Cochon 1912

32,00€

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Louis Augustis Mézin - Biographical Study❦ Mézin louis Augustis

Original title : Mézin louis Augustis

15,00€

Vintage in Sologne group of grape harvesters

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Harvest workers in Sologne region❦ vendanges en Sologne groupe de vendangeurs

Original title : vendanges en Sologne groupe de vendangeurs

43,00€

Oyster Oyster farmers bleaching tiles ARES 1905

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1905 Oyster Farming Techniques in Ares❦ Huitres Ostréiculteurs blanchissant les tuiles ARES 1905

Original title : Huitres Ostréiculteurs blanchissant les tuiles ARES 1905

27,00€

Gouffre de Proumeyssac near Bugue (24), 1912

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Proumeyssac Chasm near Bugue, 1912❦ gouffre de Proumeyssac près de Bugue (24) 1912

Original title : gouffre de Proumeyssac près de Bugue (24) 1912

52,00€

Caussade, Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, 82 Marché

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Caussade town square market scene❦ Caussade place de l’hôtel de ville 82 marché

Original title : Caussade place de l'hôtel de ville 82 marché

22,00€

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Illustrated Normandy - The Butchering of the Pig❦ NORMANDIE ILLUSTRÉE – La Saignée du Cochon 1912

Louis Augustis Mézin - Biographical Study❦ Mézin louis Augustis

Harvest workers in Sologne region❦ vendanges en Sologne groupe de vendangeurs

1905 Oyster Farming Techniques in Ares❦ Huitres Ostréiculteurs blanchissant les tuiles ARES 1905

Proumeyssac Chasm near Bugue, 1912❦ gouffre de Proumeyssac près de Bugue (24) 1912

Caussade town square market scene❦ Caussade place de l’hôtel de ville 82 marché

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