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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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Livres anciens, de collection

Andersen's Selected Fairy Tales❦ ANDERSEN Contes d’Andersen 1930

Illustrated collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza❦ Thyssen-Bornemisza collection: illustrations of the paintings 1969

Reflections on the franc and other topics❦ KEYNES Réflexions sur le franc et quelques autres sujets 1928

French Faience from 1525 to 1820❦ faïence française de 1525 à 1820 Pavillon de Marsan 1932

Seventeenth Century Engraving❦ gravure pieuse 17 ème Crucifixion

French literary journal issue❦ Mercure de France, n°481, 1918 Apollinaire…

Reflections on language and identity❦ SARTRE JEAN PAUL LES MOTS GALLIMARD EO

Gallant Lives of Noble Women❦ SEIGNEUR DE BRANTOME Vies des Dames Galantes 1868

A history of French coins❦ Monnaies françaises : 1789-1979

Two novels by BOYLESVE: social comedy and domestic life❦ BOYLESVE MADEMOISELLE CLOQUE – La BECQUEE

Comprehensive account of Iéna's events❦ Napoléon Lachouque” Iéna “1961

Algeria's betrayal through money❦ Algérie trahie par l’argent. Réponse à M. Raymond Aron 1957

European Throne Claimants: Historical Reference❦ monarchies Les prétendants aux trônes d’Europe. Préface duc de Castries

Exhibition catalog of Phantom Collection❦ Soupault COLLECTION FANTOME. BIEGAS. BONA. BRAUNER. CAMACHO. CAPASSI…

Occult sciences examined❦ Sciences occultes ne sont pas des sciences

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