Published by Imprimerie Chaponet (Jean Cussac), [1909]., 1909
Seller: ABLEBOOKS, Hollywood, FL, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 350 pp. First edition. Exhaustive survey and documentation of the state of Pará, Brazil, during the term of then Governor Agusto Montenegro (as the rubber 'boom' in Brazil began to peak). Text in Portuguese, French and English; black and white photographs and statistics throughout. Heavy maroon boards; gilt stamped cover; luster coated sheets; three maps in color, two folding-out (topographic: 116 x 66 cm.; population: 78 x 70 cm.; and one geologic: 52 x 36 cm.). Binding loose, hinges starting, boards scuffed with corners bumped, scuffed, torn, tear to head of spine; first 10 pages creased bottom right corner; otherwise internally fine. See additional images provided. Oversize and heavy book will require an additional domestic shipping charge. WILL NOT SHIP OVERSEAS! Introduction by Ruy Barbosa. Historical sketch by Elihu Root. History, topography, climate, finances, and etc. Size: 37 x 28 cm. 0.0.