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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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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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Books, Comics, Magazines|Antique and Collectible Books

fertilizers, mineral, at the farm, 1956❦ engrais minéraux à la ferme 1956

Havard H. The Art and Comfort in Modern Life: The Good Old Days❦ HAVARD H. L’art et le confort dans la vie moderne Le bon vieux temps

The House of the Past (La Maison des Dames Renoirs)❦ La Maison du passé (La Maison des Dames Renoirs)

The Whites Move and Win - 1926❦ Les blancs jouent et gagnent – 1926

RONSARD P. de Poésies❦ RONSARD P. de Poésies

The Ethics of Psychoanalysis T. Szasz❦ L’éthique de la psychanalyse T. Szasz

Charles Burton or the Family According to Piety 1854❦ Charles Burton ou la famille selon la piété 1854

AMERICA ACCORDING TO THE MOST FAMOUS TRAVELLERS 1859❦ L’AMERIQUE D’APRES LES VOYAGEURS LES PLUS CELEBRES 1859

Flechier History of Theodosius the Great 1855❦ FLECHIER Histoire de Théodose Le Grand 1855

Dex Léo Du Tchad au Dahomey en ballon, voyage au long cours - Ouvrage❦ Dex Léo Du Tchad au Dahomey en ballon, voyage au long cours – Ouvrage ..

Jerusalem If I Forget Thee, Jerusalem! The Holy City Through the Bible❦ Jérusalem Si je t’oublie Jérusalem ! La cité sainte à travers la bible

Origins of Man. MUSEUM OF MANKIND. 1976❦ Origines de l’Homme. MUSEE DE L’HOMME. 1976

Général Charles-Marie Denis, comte de Damrémont 1988

Practical Handbook of Electric Lighting for Private Installations❦ MANUEL PRATIQUE D’ECLAIRAGE ELECTRIQUE POUR INSTALLATIONS PARTICULIERES

Octave Feuillet Julia de Trécoeur 1875

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