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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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30-day return window for international buyers. Full refund (including return shipping) if the book does not match our description. Convenience returns: buyer covers return postage, refund issued upon receipt of the book in its original condition.

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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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Emil Anton; Jacques Galan (illustrator) The Robots of Mont Maudit❦ sf Emil Anton; Jacques Galan (illustrateur) Les robots du Mont Maudit

Villefranche, capital of the Beaujolais, LAPLATTE. Popular history of... 1863❦ Villefranche, capitale du Beaujolais, LAPLATTE. Histoire populaire de..1863

ROQUE de La. Historical Catalogue of French Constables and Marshals❦ ROQUE de La . Catalogue historique des Généraux Français Connétables, Maréchaux

Stéphane Marc Ceux du trimard 1938❦ STEPHANE MARC CEUX DU TRIMARD 1938

WYSS Le Robinson suisse ill. by Philippoteaux❦ WYSS Le Robinson suisse ill- Philippoteaux

Au Pays des Fourbes: Impressions de Captivité + dedication❦ Au Pays des Fourbes: Impressions de Captivité + dédicace

Field Marshal MacMahon by Montbrillant❦ Maréchal de Mac-Mahon par Montbrillant

Paleontology Pictet Traité élémentaire de paléontologie ou histoire naturelle des❦ paléontologie Pictet Traité élémentaire de paléontologie ou histoire naturel des

Guide to Practical Mechanics Preceded by Elementary Notions of Arithmetic 1848❦ Guide de mécanique pratique Précédé des notions élémentaires d’arithmétiq 1848

Jean D'Ormesson Le Vent du Soir with signed presentation❦ Jean D’Ormesson Le Vent du Soir + dédicace

HUXLEY (Aldous) POINT COUNTER POINT. Novel. Translated from English by Jules Castier❦ HUXLEY (Aldous) CONTREPOINT. Roman .Traduit de l’anglais par Jules Castier

blason La Roque Heraldry of France. Heraldic Devices 1890❦ blason La Roque Héraldique de France. Devises héraldiques 1890

England historical details on the main descents...1804❦ Angleterre détails historiques sur les principales descentes..1804

The true life of Citizen Jean Rossignol, conqueror of the Bastille❦ révolution La vie véritable du citoyen Jean Rossignol, vainqueur de la bastille

Journal of Abbé de Veri by Jehan de Witte❦ Witte, Jehan de Journal de L`Abbe de Veri

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