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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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How can I verify a first edition?

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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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Limited edition of Marie Galante❦ DEVAL Marie Galante Beltrand

Memoirs of a Court Page❦ Mémoires du chevalier de Ravanne, page de S.A.R. le Duc Régent et Mousquetai..

The deadly rock examined❦ MAEL Pierre MAME La roche qui tue

General Inventory of Northern School Drawings❦ Louvre Inventaire général des dessins des écoles du Nord 1936

Exploration of the Saint-Jacques District❦ Paris de la Seine à la Cité universitaire. Le Quartier Saint-Jacques

Napoleon's Events of 1812❦ Napoléon Manuscrit de mil huit cent douze

Mastering Drawing Techniques❦ FRAIPONT L’ART D’UTILISER SES CONNAISSANCES EN DESSIN, FUSAIN, CRAYON, PLUME …

A collection of risqué songs❦ érotique Gaudriole Chansonnier Joyeux , Facetieux et Grivois

Five Years of Occupation in Images❦ LE HAVRE 1940-1945 CINQ ANNÉES D’OCCUPATION EN IMAGES

Famous Artists: Baron Gros❦ LES ARTISTES CELEBRES : LE BARON GROS / Japon nté

Bécassine's adventures in Turkey❦ Bécassine chez les turcs

Historical and Modern Hernia Bandages❦ Bandage Herniaire. Autrefois Aujourd’hui 1899

Essays on Paul Valéry and Sensibility❦ VALERY (Paul) JULIEN CAIN (Lucienne). Trois essais sur Paul Valéry S.P.

Reflections of an Elderly Man❦ BOUILLY Causeries d’un vieillard

Complete Works of Beaumarchais❦ BEAUMARCHAIS Oeuvres complètes de Beaumarchais 1828

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