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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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17th–18th century French generals in rare military portfolio❦ Armée Les anciennes armées françaises. Exposition rétrospective militaire

Henry by Maurice: Rare 1969 Eric Losfeld Edition❦ Henry (Maurice) Hors Mesures Eric Losfeld 1969

Sundials: A Historical Study❦ CADRANS SOLAIRES

Chateaubriand’s Christian Genius in 1855 Edition❦ Chateaubriand, François-René de Le Génie du christianisme 1855

Joseph Bonaparte’s Political & Military Memoirs❦ DU CASSE Mémoires et correspondance politique et militaire du roi joseph

1945 Panoramic Photo of the Alps from Mulatiere Point❦ observatoire POINTE DE LA MULATIERE 1945 photographie panoramique 180 cm. ALPES

18th-Century Russian Tsarinas Unveiled❦ Russie Les surprenantes Tsarines du XVIIIe siècle

1931 Paris guide and directory❦ Paris-Guide et Annuaire France-Amérique 1931

Alsatian Memoirs of a Swallow❦ Mémoires d’une Hirondelle. Histoire Alsacienne

Surreal novel of eccentric characters❦ Surréalisme Princesse Sapho le tutu ; le roman le plus mystérieux du XIX siècle

Auvergne's Folk in 1928: Types & Costumes❦ Pourrat ceux d’Auvergne – types et costumes 1928

Rural Construction Manual by Théodore Bona❦ ferme Manuel Des Constructions Rurales

Maurice Brillant's profound love reflection❦ BRILLANT MAURICE LE PLUS BEL AMOUR + dédicace

The King of Diamonds: Fantastic Tales❦ Roi de carreau. Contes fantastiques

De Grisogono: Ten Years of Passion in Jewelry❦ Jewels De Grisogono The First Ten Years Of Passion Geneva jeweler 2004

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