(BRAZIL) Mawe John Viaggio nellinterno del Brasile

Sale 2186 - Lot 260

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(BRAZIL.) Mawe, John. Viaggio nell'interno del Brasile. Map, 9 plates, most in color. 2 volumes. 12mo, contemporary 1/2 calf, moderate wear; moderate foxing; library markings, bookplate of Alberto Parreño on front free endpaper. Milan, 1817

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first italian edition, "much sought after for its plate depicting a woman from Sao Paulo . . . other editions do not contain this fanciful plate"--Borba de Moraes page 342. Issued as part of the Raccolta de' Viaggi series. An important early account of the Minas Gerais diamond mines. Sabin 46994.