Ad-filled View Book of Rio in 1920

Album da cidade do Rio de Janeiro: Homenagem à visita de S. M. o Rei Alberto I ao Brazil 1920

Publication: Rio de Janeiro: Pimenta de Mello & C., 1920. First Edition.

Notes: An attractive promotional book illustrated with more than fifty views of Rio de Janeiro and the surrounding countryside printed in duotone; each image is faced with a decorative ad page for a Rio-based business. The album presents a very interesting snapshot of the commercial culture of Brazil's primary city early in the 20th century.

[blank leaf], [2], 105, [1] pages. 11 by 7-1/4 inches (oblong).

OCLC: 221778313 (one copy, in Australia).

Edition + Condition: First edition (first printing). String-tied embossed wrappers. Yapped edges somewhat bent and worn, as expected, else a very good or better example of a scarce book.

Item No: #363341

Price: $400