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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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Our Antiquarian Books Catalog

Decorative Arts Around 1900 - Berlin Museum❦ Werke um 1900. Kunstgewerbemuseum Berlin

Paris from Above: A Cartographic Atlas❦ Paris Le Dessus des Cartes. Un Atlas parisien

The Wanderer: A Tale of the Road❦ CHENINEAU Le chemineau

Original Charcoal Drawing❦ Fusain original 49 x 63 cm.

Voltaire: Royal Philosopher and Court Life❦ Houssaye (Arsenne) Le Roi Voltaire Dentu, 1878 + dédicace

Pleasure Register of Perret❦ Perret Rôle de Plaisance

The Coveted Ones - Author's Inscription❦ Anglade Les convoités + dédicace

The Sky: Essential Encyclopedia❦ Ciel PECKER 1960 Le ciel

Joan of Arc, France's heroic figure illustrated❦ Jeanne d’Arc, l’héroïne de la France illustré par Flameng

Guadeloupe 1802: Jacques Delgrès and Colonial Resistance❦ Guadeloupe Adélaïde-Merlande, Jacques Delgrès ou la Guadeloupe en 1802

Romanian Civil and Military Conversation Manual❦ Roumanie manuel de conversation civils et militaire

Provincial chronicles of the Spanish peninsula❦ espagne Excursions en Espagne, ou chroniques provinciales de la péninsule 1837

Southern Russia: Tales and Enchantments❦ KOUPRINE Les Lestrygons ou les Charmes de la Russie du sud Lébedeff

Gastronomy and Wine Guide 1916❦ La Tresne le gastino 1916

Breton Hearth: Popular Traditions and Customs❦ Bretagne SOUVESTRE LE FOYER BRETON, TRADITIONS POPULAIRES EO

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