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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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PEUGEOT 403 TECHNICAL AUTOMOTIVE REVIEW No. 118 1956 MERCEDES 180 and 300 Aronde❦ PEUGEOT 403 REVUE TECHNIQUE AUTOMOBILE n° 118 1956 MERCEDES 180 et 300 Aronde

REVUE TECHNIQUE AUTOMOBILE No. 356 PEUGEOT 304 – BMW Series 5 1976❦ REVUE TECHNIQUE AUTOMOBILE N° 356 PEUGEOT 304..BMW série 5 1976

Renault Estafette R 2132 to R 2137 Revue Technique Automobile 1984❦ Renault Estafette R 2132 à R 2137 Revue technique automobile 1984

expert Automobile No. 57: Fiat 850 and 850 Speciale❦ expert Automobile N° 57 : Fiat 850 et 850 Spéciale

Serrure Manufacture of artistic locksmithing of Bordeaux Bègles Ch. Schaudel & Cie❦ serrure Manufacture de serrurerie d’art de Bordeaux Bègles Ch. Schaudel & Cie

CITROËN H 1000 - 1600 with Indenor 4.85 4.88 engine RTA technical manual No. 104❦ CITROEN H 1000 – 1600 avec moteur Indenor 4.85 4. 88 RTA revue technique N°104

EXPERT AUTOMOBILE REVIEW TECHNICAL L'EXPERT AUTOMOBILE NO. 192 CITROËN C 25❦ EXPERT AUTOMOBILE REVUE TECHNIQUE L’EXPERT AUTOMOBILE N° 192 CITROEN C 25

RENAULT 8 R8 Floride S Caravelle 1970

Peugeot J7 Expert Automobile 1971❦ Peugeot J 7 expert automobile 1971

Pelles 75P 90P Revue Technique TP Deutz Poclain hydrauliques Deutz

Mercedes Benz 230 SL 250 SE Revue technique automobile No. 267-268 1968❦ Mercedes Benz 230 SL 250 SE Revue technique automobile n°267-268 1968

expert automobile no. 233 – Ford Transit Petrol, Ford Transit Diesel 1986❦ expert automobile n° 233 – Ford Transit Essence, Ford Transit diesel 1986

Pyrénées in the Days of Stagecoaches and Postilions❦ Pyrénées au temps des diligences et des postillons

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camions Citroën, Peugeot 203... 1956 REVUE TECHNIQUE AUTOMOBILE no. 122❦ camions Citroën, Peugeot 203… 1956 REVUE TECHNIQUE AUTOMOBILE n°122

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