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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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SAMSON, Janin, Meyerbeer, de Kock small format Roret❦ SAMSON, Janin, Meyerbeer, de Kock petit format RORET

Charles, or the Little Drummer, by E. de Saintes❦ Charles, ou le Petit tambour, par E. de Saintes

RABECQ-MAILLARD M.-M. HISTORY OF TOYS❦ RABECQ-MAILLARD M.-M. HISTOIRE DU JOUET

GIONO Ennemonde and Other Characters, 1968, NRF Blanche❦ GIONO Ennemonde et autres caractères, 1968 NRF blanche

Ivories: The Connoisseur's Library❦ Ivories The Connoisseur’s Library

Bourges A Visit to the Cathedral – Practical and Complete Guide BOURGES❦ Bourges Une visite à la cathédrale – Guide pratique et complet BOURGES

Music in Savoy in the 19th Century❦ la musique en Savoie au XIXe siècle

Souvenirs, Opinions and Writings of the Duc de Gaëte, former Minister❦ Souvenirs, Opignions et Ecrits du Duc de Gaëte, ancien Ministre

LICHTENBERGER MON PETIT TROTT

The Martyrs of Uganda❦ Les martyrs noirs de l’Ouganda

Lettres patentes bearing regulations for the administration of justice 1769❦ lettres patentes portant réglement pour l’administration de la justice 1769

Sailors in the Tempest. (Testimonies)❦ MARINS DANS LA TOURMENTE. (Témoignages)

Sabres of Wood, Rifles of Straw!!!❦ Sabres de Bois Fusils de Paille !!!

LA PALICE GERVAIS In the land of Monsieur de La Palice +inscribed❦ LA PALICE GERVAIS Au pays de Monsieur de La Palice +envoi

De Laujon Voyages merveilleux du Petit Poucet illustrated by Jean Hée, 1928❦ De Laujon Voyages merveilleux du Petit Poucet illustré par Jean Hée 1928

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