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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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Henriot Mythologie Légère❦ HENRIOT Mythologie Légère.

Symbolism in Europe 1976❦ Le Symbolisme en Europe 1976

VALERY Poésies. Albums de vers anciens - La Jeune Parque - Charmes - Pièces...❦ VALERY Poésies. Albums de vers anciens – La Jeune Parque – charmes – Pièces…

The Crucifix by Cimabue 1982❦ Le Crucifix de Cimabue 1982

MARTONNE Traité de géographie physique. Volumes I❦ MARTONNE Traité de géographie physique. Tomes I

TOURANGA (André) When the Horses Die. SUR AFA H.C❦ TOURANGA (André) Quand meurent les chevaux. SUR AFA H.C

Paris and Versailles a Hundred Years Ago, 1874 Janin❦ Paris et Versailles Il y a Cent Ans,1874 Janin

Russia in Europe by Philips❦ RUSSIA in Europe philips,

Tharaud Les bien aimés La Palatine at La Librairie Plon, Paris 1932 on Alfa❦ Tharaud Les bien aimés La Palatine A La Librairie Plon, Paris 1932 sur Alfa

Société d'aquarellistes français. 10th exhibition, 1888❦ Société d’aquarellistes français.1888, 10 ème exposition.

The Religious Houses of Yorkshire 1853

HERMANT ABEL. LES BARGAIN SISTERS. CYRIL OU LE SOLITAIRE POUR LE MEILLEUR ET POU

VICIEUSE DU GRAND MONDE MADAME LAFARGE / UNPUBLISHED DOCUMENTS❦ VICIEUSE DU GRAND MONDE MADAME LAFARGE / DOCUMENTS INEDITS

Selected Thoughts of the Reverend Father Lacordaire❦ Pensées choisies du R. P. Lacordaire

Prophétie de Blois with elucidations 1871❦ Prophétie de Blois avec des éclaircissements 1871

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