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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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Vie et mort des camisards 1933

Charles Derennes, Le Mirage sentimental❦ Derennes ( Charles ) Le mirage sentimental

Australie old book in Australia and New Zealand❦ Australie livre ancien en Australie et en Nouvelle-Zelande

MURGER (Henry). Madame Olympe 1861

THARAUD Le passant d'Éthiopie. 1936❦ THARAUD Le passant d’Ethiopie. 1936

Charles Baudelaire Les paradis artificiels❦ Baudelaire charles Les paradis artificiels

Lebel, L'Obtention du Négatif Photographique. 1934❦ LEBELLE L”OBTENTION DU NÉGATIF PHOTOGRAPHIQUE. 1934

Caen. Tour of the Agglomeration❦ Caen. Parcours dans l’agglomération

A Century of Russian Opera, from Glinka to Stravinsky❦ UN SIÈCLE D’OPÉRA RUSSE, de Glinka à Strawinsky

Father and Son, Gosse, 1908❦ Gosse 1908 Father and Son

MAEL Le Torpilleur 29. Maritime Customs.❦ MAEL Le Torpilleur 29. Moeurs maritimes.

l’Abbé Fernand BRUNET MONTREAL EN BASSE-BOURGOGNE - MONTREAL EN BASS..❦ l’Abbé Fernand BRUNET MONTREAL EN BASSE-BOURGOGNE – MONTREAL EN BASS..

Masson, Frédérique Napoléon à Sainte-Hélène (1815-1821) Albin Mic..

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Lettre à un otage - Gallimard, 1950❦ Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Lettre à un otage – Gallimard, 1950

DERAIN – Marseille, Musée Cantini, 8 June – 1 September 1964❦ DERAIN – Marseille, Musée Cantini, 8 juin – 1er septembre 1964.

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