(BRAZIL) Henderson James A History of the Brazil

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(BRAZIL.) Henderson, James. A History of the Brazil. 2 folding maps (short closed tears), 28 uncolored lithographic plates. 4to, modern 1/4 vellum; first map misbound, a bit of worming affecting six leaves and second map; bookplate of Alberto Parreño on front pastedown. London, 1821

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first issue, with subscriber list on pages xv-xxiii, and the scarce Plate 23, "A Brazilian Sesta, or Afternoon Nap." This may have been omitted from later issues because of the slightly risque content. An expansion of Casal's Corografia, enhanced with early lithographs from Henderson's own drawings. Abbey Travel 706; Borba de Moraes pages 397-8; Sabin 31314.