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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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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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Tiny 1907 almanac, morocco binding, 59 x 33 mm

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minuscule calendrier.. 1907, reliure maroquin, 59 x 33 mm.

minuscule calendrier.. 1953, reliure maroquin, 50 x 36 mm.

reliure cathédrale visites au st sacrement et à la ste vierge 1828

Médaille Sceaux en plâtre 42 mm

minuscule, calendar 1915, reliure maroquin, 40 x 46 mm.

minuscule, calendar Jeweler, 1904, reliure maroquin, 50 x 36 mm.

Jérusalem THE BOOK OF PSALMS minuscule 33 x 54 mm.

Mouloudji enrico + dédicace

grec dict. lilliput Grec moderne français minuscule 36 x 50 mm.

WILDE (Oscar). Salomé. Dessins d’Alastair 1923

William Shakespeare Midsummer Night’s Dream 37 x 54 mm. Miniature

IMITATIONE CHRISTI. Libri quatuor Sumptibus 1829 MINUSCULE

miniature BIBLE. The Illustrated Bible: also verses entitled Railway 40×63 mm.

miniature book King Henry VIII Shakespeare 35 x 55 mm.

CHANSONS JOYEUSES et de TABLE par PIRON, COLLÉ, GALLÉ, PANARD 50 x 69 mm.

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