‎Green Guides of Brazil‎
‎Rio de Janeiro and Its Suburbs‎

‎Rio de Janeiro, S. A. Viagens Internacionaes, 1929. First and only edition. A small in-12 book, 168 x 118 mm, 226 pp. Original editor's green hardbinding. Bradel-style covers, smooth spine, everything incised in gold on the cloth. Table of contents at the beginning, many ads. This is a tourist's guide of Rio de Janeiro from nearly one century ago. It has become incredibly rare and almost impossible to find, even in Brazil. Not to be confused with Rio de Janeiro and Its Environs with is a more recent title. Contents: Geographical notes, Climate, Population, Government, Municipal administration and public services, A short history of Rio de Janeiro, The port quays, Bagage Warehouses, The receiving at and taking luggage to homes and hotels, Foreigners in Rio de Janeiro, Passport formalities, Currencies, Hotels, Flats, First contact, Restaurant and many others small sections. Of notes are a list of busts spread throughout the city, of public edifices, of islands (ilhas) near Rio de Janeiro and so on. A true snapshot of tourism in the gem of Brazil right amidst the lively Roaring Twenties and before the darker Estado Novo period.‎

Reference : 0506

‎A small defect at the top of the spine, paper yellowed, otherwise sound binding, complete content, in good shape.‎