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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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Memoirs of a Polish Nobleman❦ les mémoires de Jean-Chrysostome Pasek gentilhomme polonais

Gérard de Nerval Album❦ NERVAL Gérard de pléiade Gallimard NRF

Blondes in Series by CECIL SAINT-LAURENT❦ Curiosa CECIL SAINT-LAURENT. Blondes en série

Protestant history over a century and a half❦ Protestant Un siècle et demi d’histoire protestante –

Marie Durand’s letters from prison (1730–1768)❦ DURAND LETTRES DE MARIE DURAND 1711-1776. Prisonnière de la tour de

Ciano’s Political Diary 1937–1938❦ COMTE GALEAZZO Ciano Journal Politique 1937 – 1938

Mathilde Bourdon’s introspective diary at fifty❦ FEMME Mathilde Bourdon le matin et le soir journal d’une femme de cinquante ans

Paul Valéry and the Art of Prose❦ Paul Valery et l’art de la prose

Captain’s Son: A 19th-Century Illustrated Adventure❦ NANTEUIL Le Fils de Capitaine illustré par Vogel

Flight to Varennes: The 1791 Escape Attempt❦ Lenotre Le Drame de Varennes Juin 1791 d`apres des Documents inédits

Remy de Gourmont’s Letters to the Amazon❦ Gourmont Lettres à l’Amazone ; suivi de, Lettres intimes à l’Amazone

Bucelle: Rare 1934 Tunisian poetry collection❦ AUDISIO (Gabriel) Bucelle. Poèmes Tunis, Editions de Mirages + dédicace

Jules Romains' "Pour raison garder" with author's dedication❦ ROMAINS (Jules) Pour raison garder + dédicace

Property law dictionary for construction❦ bati Dictionnaire de la législation de la propriété concernant la construction

Ruy Blas: Cocteau’s cinematic adaptation of Victor Hugo’s drama❦ COCTEAU (Jean). Ruy Blas, adapté pour l’écran par Jean Cocteau

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