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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.

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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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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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Art and Sculpture in Luxembourg❦ Rodin Luxembourg ET CHEZ RODIN 1930

Sablé and its jewel, the Abbey of Solesmes❦ Sablé et son joyau l’Abbaye de Solesmes – Les grottes de Saulges

Illustrated fine art magazine❦ THE STUDIO an illustrated magazine of fine art & applied art jan. 15 1903

Plaster Medal SCEAU 40 mm❦ Médaille en plâtre SCEAU 40 mm.

Dramatic Works of Beauchamps❦ Beauchamps Chef-d’oeuvres dramatiques de Beauchamps. 1791

The Bardo Museum Overview❦ Musée du Bardo Institut National d’Archéologie YACOUB (Mohamed)

Ethnographic Research Journal Volume VI❦ Subiet SOCIETE D’ETUDES FOLKLORIQUES DU CENTRE-OUEST le subiet 1972

A collection of erotic tales❦ VENUS EROTICA

Selected stories with illustrations❦ Daudet (Alphonse), Contes choisis (La fantaisie & l’histoire 1877

Circus dog adventure❦ London Jack Michaël chien du Cirque – dessins de Tillac 1925

Insights into Marceline's Life❦ Marceline Desbordes-Valmore d’après ses papiers inédit + envoi

STENDHAL in Rome: A Consul's Early Years❦ STENDHAL À ROME : LES DÉBUTS D’UN CONSUL – 1831-1833

Farm Girl Nounouche - Children's Tales❦ NOUNOUCHE FERMIERE ill- Durst

Natural Harmonies - Philosophical Essay on Nature❦ Bernardin Harmonies de la Nature 1815

David - Art History Monograph❦ CANTINELLI David. Van Oest, 1930

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