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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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Heredia Les Trophées + dedication + binding❦ Heredia Les Trophées + dédicace + reliure

Normandie JANIN La Normandie. Illustrated by Morel-Fatio, Tellier, Gigoux, Johannot❦ Normandie JANIN la Normandie. Illust- par Morel-Fatio, Tellier, Gigoux..Johannot

Maurice Maeterlinck La Mort + inscribed dedication + ...❦ Maeterlinck La Mort + dédicace + ..

armorial GUÉRIN de LA GRASSERIE Armorial de Bretagne

Oil painting, original, 30 x 40 cm❦ Peinture à l’huile original 30 x 40 cm.

Anjou Historical and Archaeological Directory of Anjou 1860–1869❦ Anjou Répertoire historique et archéologique de l’Anjou 1860-1869

BECAT, Histoire du chevalier Des Grieux et de Manon Lescaut❦ BECAT ‎HISTOIRE DU CHEVALIER DES GRIEUX ET DE MANON LESCAUT

SURREALISME ROSEY (Gui). André Breton, epic poem❦ SURREALISME ROSEY (Gui). André Breton, poème épique

REBATET Les Deux Étendards, novel, NRF + inscribed❦ REBATET Les deux étendards, roman NRF + envoi

Le Jardin des Roses❦ SAADI, BOUCHER Lucy‎ ‎Le Jardin des Roses

MODE Magasin des Demoiselles 1864–1870, 8 years, 103 coloured plates❦ MODE Magasin des Demoiselles 1864-1870 8 années 103 pl. couleurs

Architect Barberot, Histoire des styles d'architecture dans tous les pays, 1891❦ architecte Barberot Histoire des styles d’architecture dans tous les pays 1891

Revue géographique Internationale 1879

STERNE, translated by J. Janin. A Sentimental Journey❦ STERNE, traduit par JANIN J. Voyage Sentimental ill-Johannot

Gallery of Scripture Engravings Historical and Landscape

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