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The Dag Hammarskjold Library: Gift of the Ford Foundation
New York, 1962, United Nations. First and only edition. In-4, 225 x 295 mm, 169 pp. One the 820 copies bound in cloth. Comes with a protective slipcase. Hardbound with Bradel-style hinges, turquoise cloth, gilded title on the spine. The cover panel features the UN logo and book title in gold above and below a stylized drawing of the front view of the library building. Navy blue endpapers. Black and white portrait of Dag Hammarskjold in frontispiece. Numerous black and white and color pictures throughout. Text printed on two columns. With forewords by U. Thant, then UN secretary-general, and Andrew W. Cordier, under-secretary. Five chapters: 1. Proceedings of the 14th Session of the General Assembly about the Ford Foundation Gift, 2. Proceedings of the 16th Session of the General Assembly about the naming of the library, 3. Dediication of the Dag Hammarskjold Library, 4. The Library Symposium, 5. The Library Building. This library was made possible by a $6.2 million gift by the Ford Foundation in 1959. The building, a modern-style construction, was designed to host over 400.000 books with ample space. This UN Library was named in honor of Dag Hammarskjold (not to be confused with Ragnar Danneskjold!), late secretary of the United Nations. This book was the honorary publication of the UN celebrating the opening of the library. It was NOT sold to bookshops or resellers, only given to various UN members and public libraries worldwide and finding a copy for sale is a rare event.
NOT an ex-library book. The sides of the slipcase are a bit soiled, the book itself is clean and in beautiful condition. Rare.
A Brief History of Varig
Rio de Janeiro, Varig Editora, 1991. En anglais. Seule édition de ce rare ensemble A4 en couleurs. Brochure in-4, 29,5 x 21,5 cm, non paginé (35 pp.). Deux pages de couvertures extérieures à rabats, séparées l'une de l'autre et du livret principal, la couverture avant comportant un dessin intérieur d'un avion sur un fond de lever de soleil coloré et une liste de la flotte d'avions Varig (rabat) et la couverture arrière une carte de toutes les lignes Varig dans le monde. "La plupart des membres de ce groupe d'hommes idéalistes qui se sont réunis le 7 mai 1927 dans une petite salle de l'Association commerciale de Porto Alegre n'auraient guère pu rêver que le bout de papier à signer, devant eux, sur la table, donnerait naissance à une organisation gigantesque connue et respectée dans le monde entier. Ces pionniers tenaces n'auraient jamais pu imaginer jusqu'où irait leur entreprise : leurs objectifs immédiats étaient beaucoup plus réalistes." Rubriques : The Beginning, A New Phase, The Expansion, New Routes, The Leaders, The Nineties, The Fleet, Training, Maintenance, On-Board Service, Informatics, Promotion, The Group. Rio de Janeiro, Varig Editora, 1991. In English. Only edition of this scarce A4 full-colored softcover set. In-quarto, 29.5 x 21.5 cm, unpaginated (35 pp.). Two pages of external covers with flaps, disbound from each other and the main booklet, the front cover featuring an inside drawing of a plane on a colorful sunrise background and a list of Varig planes fleet (flap) and the back cover a map of all Varig lines around the world with both covers showing a Varig blue and white plane on a similar background. "Most members of that idealistic group of men who met on May 7, 1927 in a small room at the Porto Alegre Commercial Association could hardly have dreamed that the piece of paper on the table to be signed would result in a gigantic organization, a company that would one day be known and respected around the world. Those tenacious pioneers could never have imagined how far their company would go, but they certainly knew that their immediate goals were very realistic." Sections: The Beginning, A New Phase, The Expansion, New Routes, The Leaders, The Nineties, The Fleet, Training, Maintenance, On-Board Service, Informatics, Promotion, The Group.
Rare et bel ensemble sur l'une des plus importantes compagnies aériennes d'Amérique du Sud. Créée par des Allemands, elle est devenue tout à fait brésilienne au fil des décennies et opère désormais sous le nom de Gol. A beautiful and scarce set about one of the most important flying companies of South America. Created by Germans, it has become thoroughly Brazilian and now operates under the name of Gol.
Amazonia by the Brazilian Embassy of London - #10
London, Dialogue Publications Ltd, 1976. in English. Rare 70s publication about the Amazon rainforest, few copies printed. "This is the tenth of a series of papers prepared by the Brazilian Embassy" after a few on the Brazilian development model, inflation control and economic growth, foreign policy, etc. A tall in-4 softcover booklet of 297 x 212 mm. 35 pp. Twelve chapters, many black-and-white pictures, colored maps of Brazil and the Amazon region. List of chapters: The World of the Amazon, the People of the Amazon, the Traditional Economy of Amazonia, the First seven years of the SUDAM project, the New Development Strategy of Polamazonia, the Free Zone of Manaus, the Amazonian Bank of BASA, Agriculture in Amazonia, New Roads in Amazonia, Modern Man in Amazonia, The Traveller in Amazonia and Science and the Amazon. "When the Brazilian Government launched 'Operation Amazonia' in 1966, it rekindled the country's concern for this vast region of forest and river. For most Brazilians, interest in Amazonia had faded since th collapse of the rubber boom and extravagant life that went with it in the early years of this century. But in the past ten years there has been a radical and continuing change in Amazonia's fortunes, the impact of which is already being felt. Today it is not only Brazilians who are interested in Amazonia. The Brazilian Embassy in London receives more requests for information about the region than about any other in the country. The booklet contains as much basic and up to date information on Amazonia as possible: it is intended to serve as a guide for those who are already acquainted with the region's resources and potentialities." This booklet is now almost impossible to find aside from a few higher learning libraries. Issued by a sovereign, developing country, while the rainforest was garnering interest yet had no political stakes as it does today.
In good condition. A bit of wear on the covers, paper a bit faded, otherwise complete and clean.
Garfield's Pocket Guide to São Paulo and Brazil. 1953
Very rare American guide to São Paulo, Brazil. A small 185 x 135 mm softcover booklet with 193 pp. Edited by A. Ratenieks and Victor Garfields in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, 1953. In English. Full of typical 1950s ads, this booklet describes to the English-speaking visitor what he can expect in São Paulo: the "picturesque environs", cultural life, museums, hotels.. with one folding map. Of note is a advertisement for a fur-caring service (in a place where winter barely exists!) A true snapshot of the vibrant São Paulo, then fastest-growing city of the world. An extremely rare reference - almost nothing found on the Internet. Emitted before the 4th centenary of the city.
Raríssimo guia americano de São Paulo, Brasil. Um pequeno livreto de capa mole, de 185 x 135 mm, com 193 páginas. Editado por A. Ratenieks e Victor Garfields no Rio de Janeiro e em São Paulo, 1953. Em inglês. Repleto de anúncios típicos da década de 1950, este livreto descreve ao visitante de língua inglesa o que ele pode esperar de São Paulo: os "arredores pitorescos", a vida cultural, os museus, os hotéis... com um único mapa desdobrável. Digno de nota é o anúncio de um serviço de cuidados com peles (em um lugar onde o inverno quase não existe!). Um verdadeiro retrato da vibrante São Paulo, a cidade que mais crescia no mundo na época. Uma referência extremamente rara - quase nada encontrada na internet. Publicado antes do 4º centenário da cidade.
Vincent Defourny, Orlando Silva, Xico Sá, Laurence Michel, Xiemar Zarazúa, Roberto Muylaert, José Roberto Torero et Gilda Stuart
Reference : 0504
(2010)
Pelé 70 [signé par Pelé / signed by Pelé]
São Paulo/Santos, Editora Brasileira et Realejo, 2010. Livre bilingue anglais-portugais publié en hommage à Pelé. Envoi autographe de Pedro Saad, avocat et partenaire de l'éditeur, signé par le légendaire joueur de football à la page suivante. Grand volume in-folio, 38 x 30 cm, 160 pages. Relié éditeur avec jaquette. Imprimé sur papier couché. Tranchefile. Nombreuses photos noir et blanc de Pelé, dont 84 peu ou pas parues jusque-là et republiées ici spécialement pour son 70e anniversaire. Textes de Vincent Defourny, Orlando Silva, Xico Sá, Laurence Michel, Xiemar Zarazúa, Roberto Muylaert, José Roberto Torero et Gilda Stuart. Après la garde noire, la première page de garde argentée contient un long mot de Pedro Saad : "Prezada Denise, Estou lhe enviando este exemplar de presente para sua apreciação. Temos vários outros projetos já aprovados na lei Rouanet, todos com 100% de abatimento fiscal. Para conhecê-los, acesse portfolio ponto editorabrasileira ponto com ponto br. Um abraço, Pedro Saad" (Chère Denise, je vous envoie cet exemplaire en cadeau pour que vous puissiez l'apprécier. Nous avons d'autres projets déjà approuvés selon la loi Rouanet, tous avec abattement fiscal de 100%, découvrez-les sur notre site. Chaleureusement, Pedro Saad). La page suivante présente la première photo en noir et blanc de l'intérieur du livre et, en revers, un P géant sous lequel Pelé a inscrit sa signature. "Edson Arantes do Nascimento, dit Pelé, né le 23 octobre 1940 à Três Corações et mort le 29 décembre 2022 à São Paulo, est un footballeur international brésilien évoluant au poste d'attaquant et de meneur de jeu du milieu des années 1950 jusqu'en 1977. Surnommé le roi du football, beaucoup le considèrent comme le meilleur joueur de tous les temps. En comptant les buts officiels, Pelé est le deuxième meilleur buteur de l'histoire de l'équipe nationale brésilienne avec 77 buts en 92 matchs ; en club, il est le meilleur buteur de l'histoire de l'équipe de Santos." (Wikipédia) Livre en très bon état. Menue déchirure sur la chasse en haut à droite de la jaquette de couverture, légers chocs au bas de la même jaquette, légers frottements et traces de touché en transparence sur les plats de la jaquette, un très léger pli à la page de signature. Intérieur en excellent état, photographies éclatantes, papier propre et bien complet. ******************************************************************************** São Paulo/Santos, Editora Brasileira and Realejo, 2010. Bilingual book in English and Portuguese published in tribute to Pelé. Autographed dedication by Pedro Saad, lawyer and partner of the publisher, and signed by the legendary football player on the following page. A large folio volume, 38 x 30 cm, 160 pages. Publisher's hardcover with dust jacket. Printed on coated paper. Headband. Numerous black and white photos of Pelé, including 84 rarely or never published before and republished here especially for his 70th birthday. Texts by Vincent Defourny, Orlando Silva, Xico Sá, Laurence Michel, Xiemar Zarazúa, Roberto Muylaert, José Roberto Torero and Gilda Stuart. After the black free endpaper, the first silver paper has been written on by Pedro Saad: "Prezada Denise, Estou lhe enviando este exemplar de presente para sua apreciação. Temos vários outros projetos já aprovados na lei Rouanet, todos com 100% de abatimento fiscal. Para conhecê-los, acesse portfolio ponto editorabrasileira ponto com ponto br. Um abraço, Pedro Saad" (Dear Denise, I am sending you this copy as a gift so that you can appreciate it. We have other projects already approved under the Rouanet law, all with 100% tax abatement, discover them on our website. Warmly, Pedro Saad). The next page shows the first black and white photo of the inside of the book and, facing it, a giant "P" under which Pelé has written his signature. "Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known as Pelé, born October 23, 1940 in Três Corações and died December 29, 2022 in São Paulo, is a Brazilian international footballer playing as a striker and playmaker from the mid-1950s until 1977. Nicknamed the King of Football, many consider him the best player of all time. Counting official goals, Pelé is the second highest scorer in the history of the Brazilian national team with 77 goals in 92 matches; at club level, he is the highest scorer in the history of the Santos team." (Wikipedia) Book in very good condition. Small tear on the top right of the cover jacket, slight shocks at the bottom of the same jacket, slight rubbing and traces of touch in transparency on the covers of the jacket, a very slight fold on the signature page. Interior in excellent condition, bright photographs, clean and very complete paper.
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Très bel ouvrage en hommage à l'un des meilleurs joueurs de la Seleção, signé de sa main. ***************** A very beautiful monograph paying homage to one of the best players of the Seleção, autographed by him.
Aeneid [Folio Society edition]
London, The Folio Society, 1993. A big octavo volume of 253 x 182 mm and (xx) 417 pp. Hardcover, quarter leather, green upper edge, pictorial cloth and endpaper maps. 72 illustrations by Francis Cleyn engraved by Wenceslaus Hollar (from a 1654 edition). With an introduction by Peter Levi. Includes Dryden's Notes and a Glossary. The slipcase is a bit faded, otherwise excellent condition, the book itself being like new.
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A timeless classic magnificently edited by the Folio Society.
A Collection of the Facts and Documents Relative to The Death of Major-General Alexander Hamilton
New York, Hopkins & Seymour, 1804. First edition. Octavo, 22 x 14 cm, (4 ff.) 238 pp. Bound in half-grained wine leather with corners. Spine almost smooth with very light raised bands; title and name of the publisher William Coleman, of the Evening Post, stamped in gilt block letters; multiple gilt fillets on and around the bands; gilt fleurons; date on the lower spine. Dark marbled covers, gilt fillets on the joints and corners. Marbled endpapers with glowing patterns tinged with orange, blue and cream waves. Contemporary binding. Title page with pen signature, word from the New York district chief Edward Dunscomb, preface--all unpaginated. Some uncut pages. This book brings together five collections of texts linked to the person of Alexander Hamilton, founding father of the then very young Republic of the United States. Of note: a few letters by Aaron Burr, the man who killed Hamilton in a duel... "An American statesman, Alexander Hamilton (January 11, 1755 or 1757 – July 12, 1804) was an influential interpreter and promoter of the American Constitution, as well as the founder of the nation's financial system, the Federalist Party, the United States Coast Guard, and The New York Post newspaper. As the first Secretary of the Treasury, Hamilton was the principal author of the economic policies of George Washington's administration. He initiated the financing of state debts by the federal government as well as the creation of a national bank, a system of tariffs, and friendly trade relations with Great Britain. His vision included a strong central government led by a vigorous executive branch, a strong commercial economy, with a national bank and support for manufacturing, and a strong military. This vision was challenged by the more agrarian Founding Fathers of Virginia, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, who formed a rival party. They favored strong states based in rural America and protected by relevant state militias rather than a strong national army and navy. They denounced Hamilton as too pro-Britain and the monarchy in general, and too oriented toward cities, businesses, and banks. This volume was published the same year that Hamilton died in the duel with Aaron Burr." Extremely rare book, the few remaining copies of which survive in libraries in the United States or sell for over $2,000. *********************************** New York, Hopkins & Seymour, 1804. En anglais. Édition originale. In-8, 22 x 14 cm, (4 ff.) 238 pp. Relié demi-chagrin lie-de-vin à coins. Dos quasi lisse aux nerfs très légers, titre et nom de l'éditeur William Coleman, de l'Evening Post, frappés en caractères d'imprimerie dorés, multiples filets dorés aux nerfs, fleurons dorés, date en queue. Plats marbrés sombres, filets dorés aux mors et coins. Pages de garde marbrées à motifs rougeoyants teintés de vagues oranges, bleu et crème. Reliure d'époque. Page de titre avec signature à la plume, mot du chef de district de New York Edward Dunscomb, préface d'une page non paginés. Quelques pages non coupées. Ce livre regroupe cinq recueils de textes liés à la personne d'Alexander Hamilton, père fondateur de l'alors toute jeune République des États-Unis. À noter la présence de lettres d'Aaron Burr, l'homme qui tua Hamilton lors d'un duel... "Homme d'État américain, Alexander Hamilton (11 janvier 1755 ou 1757 - 12 juillet 1804) fut un interprète et un promoteur influent de la Constitution américaine, ainsi que le fondateur du système financier du pays, du Parti fédéraliste, de la Garde côtière américaine et du journal The New York Post. Premier secrétaire au Trésor, Hamilton fut le principal auteur des politiques économiques de l'administration de George Washington. Il prit l'initiative du financement des dettes des États par le gouvernement fédéral ainsi que de la création d'une banque nationale, d'un système de tarifs douaniers et de relations commerciales amicales avec la Grande-Bretagne. Sa vision comprenait un gouvernement central fort dirigé par un pouvoir exécutif vigoureux, une économie commerciale forte, avec une banque nationale et un soutien à l'industrie manufacturière, ainsi qu'une armée forte. Cette vision fut contestée par les pères fondateurs de Virginie plus agrariens, Thomas Jefferson et James Madison, qui formèrent un parti rival. Eux favorisaient des États forts basés dans l'Amérique rurale et protégés par des milices relevant de l'État plutôt que d'une armée et d'une marine nationales fortes. Ils dénonçaient Hamilton comme trop favorable à la Grande-Bretagne et à la monarchie en général, et trop orienté vers les villes, les entreprises et les banques. Ce volume fut publié la même année que la mort d'Hamilton lors du duel avec Aaron Burr." Livre rarissime dont les quelques copies restantes subsistent dans des bibliothèques aux États-Unis ou se vendent à plus de 2000 dollars.
Defect on the upper spine, rubbed hinges, slightly rubbed lower parts, erased pencil note on the white guard. Some foxing. Yellowed paper. Traces of water stains at the top of the pages and at the very bottom. Slight moth hole on pp. 17 to 148. These few defects do not interfere with reading. Solid set, binding in good condition. ************************ Défaut en coiffe, charnières frottées, coins inférieurs légèrement frottés, mention au crayon effacée à la garde blanche. Quelques rousseurs. Papier jauni. Traces de mouillures en haut des pages et tout au bas. Léger trou de mite des pp. 17 à 148. Ces quelques défauts ne gênent pas la lecture. Ensemble solide, reliure en bon état, bien complet.
The Journal of a Captured Missionnary Designated to the South Pacific Ocean, in the Second voyage of the Ship Duff, Captured by Le grand Buonaparte, off Cape Frio
London, T. Gillet, 1801. Second edition. In English. Octavo, 215 x 136 mm, 328 pp., bound in half-calf buckram with red-ochre corners and colored boards, author's name and title in gilt with tailpiece motifs. Header edges. Folding map of the Rio de la Plata. Stamp of the library of the "Sociedade Brasileira de Cultura Inglesa" with book number and the mention "1959" in blue ballpoint pen on the back of the first page of the preface. Preface, table of contents, numerous illustrations throughout the book, and an index of subscribers. The binding is in excellent condition, the slightly yellowish-gray paper is intact and entirely legible. This book recounts the ill-fated second voyage of the Duff, a missionary ship en route to the South Sea Islands in 1798. It was only the second attempt at a missionary voyage to the Pacific. A year earlier, the Duff had successfully undertaken its first voyage, settling members of the London Missionary Society and their families on the islands of Tahiti, Tonga, and the Marquesas. However, this second attempt ended in disastrous failure. Captured first by a French privateer who mistook the Duff for a ship carrying Governor King to Australia, and then again by a Portuguese fleet, the group was forced to return to Lisbon, and William Gregory returned to England in 1800. William Gregory describes the details of his treatment in captivity, life in Spanish America (Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay), as well as indigenous life in the "enemy port" of Montevideo and the surrounding rich estuary of the Rio de la Plata, its "products, inhabitants, clothing, customs, commerce [and] religion." *************************************** Londres, T. Gillet, 1801. Seconde édition. En anglais. In-8 de 215 x 136 mm, 328 pp., relié demi-veau en percaline à coins ocre-rouge avec plats colorés, nom d'auteur et titre en doré avec motifs de type cul-de-lampe. Tranchefile. Carte dépliante du Rio de la Plata. Tampon de la bibliothèque de la "Sociedade Brasileira de Cultura Inglesa" avec numéro de livre et mention "1959" au stylo bille bleu en revers de la première page de la préface. Préface, table des matières, nombreuses illustrations tout au long du livre et index des souscripteurs. La reliure est en excellent état, le papier un peu jaune-gris intègre et entièrement lisible. Ce livre raconte le deuxième voyage malheureux du Duff, navire missionnaire en route vers les îles des mers du Sud en 1798. Ce n'était que la deuxième tentative de voyage missionnaire dans le Pacifique. Un an plus tôt, le Duff avait entrepris avec succès son premier voyage et abouti sur l'installation des membres de la London Missionary Society et de leurs familles sur les îles de Tahiti, de Tonga et les Marquises. En revanche, cette seconde tentative se soldera par un échec désastreux. Capturé d'abord par un corsaire français qui prit le Duff pour un navire emmenant le gouverneur King en Australie, puis une seconde fois par une flotte portugaise, le groupe fut contraint de retourner à Lisbonne et William Gregory regagnera l'Angleterre en 1800. William Gregory décrit les détails de son traitement en captivité, la vie en Amérique espagnole (Uruguay, Argentine, Paraguay) ainsi que la vie indigène dans le « port ennemi » de Montevideo et le riche estuaire environnant du Rio de la Plata, ses « produits, habitants, vêtements, coutumes, commerce [et] religion ».
Some foxing that doesn't detract from the reading or the illustrations. A fine copy. **************** Quelques rousseurs qui ne gâchent ni la lecture ni les illustrations. Bel exemplaire.
[Sir W. Gore Ouseley, KCB, et Sir Charles Hotham, KCB] - William Hadfield
Reference : 0078
(1854)
Brazil, The River Plate and The Falkland Islands with the Cape Horn route to Australia Including notices of Lisbon, Madeira, the Canaries, and Cape Verds
London, Longman, Brown, Green and Longmans, 1854. First edition. Octavo, 228 x 150 mm, (vi) 384 pp. Publisher's binding, work on the covers, flat spine, author's name and title printed in slightly faded gilt. Portrait of Dom Pedro II as frontispiece. Illustrated by Sir W. Gore Ouseley, KCB, and Sir Charles Hotham, KCB, for Paraguay. Contents, Explanatory Preface, Introduction, 15 chapters plus an additional chapter on the Falkland Islands, two fold-out maps (one of the Falkland Islands and one of colored South America) at the end of the book. "The author wishes here to present an overview of the position and condition of Brazil in general, to accustom those who follow him in these pages to recognize the points he will expound as a result of his experience, particularly concerning the machinery of commercial matters in Brazil... Men competent to speak of Brazil have either assumed that the public knew almost as much as they did, and neglected very interesting subjects, thinking they meant little, and talking too much about the trivialities of their personal journey, or, on the contrary, have applied an exhaustive process to discuss history and topography in an almost intolerable level of detail. The author of these lines... has endeavored to navigate between these two extremes as much as he could." (Chapter V, translated) A lavishly illustrated, almost complete work (descriptions generally indicate three fold-out maps; this one includes two), which allows us to follow the evolution of imperial Brazil after works such as those of Henry Koster or Saint-Hilaire. ****** Londres, Longman, Brown, Green and Longmans, 1854. Édition originale. In-8, 228 x 150 mm, (vi) 384 pp. Reliure éditeur, travail sur les plats, dos lisse, nom d'auteur et titre imprimés en doré quelque peu effacé. Portrait de Dom Pedro II en frontispice. Illustré par Sir W. Gore Ouseley, KCB, et Sir Charles Hotham, KCB, pour le Paraguay. Sommaire, Préface explicative, Introduction, XV chapitres plus un chapitre supplémentaire sur les îles Falkland, deux cartes dépliantes (une des Falkland et une de l'Amérique du Sud colorée) en fin d'ouvrage. "L'auteur souhaite ici présenter un aperçu de la position et de la condition du Brésil en général, pour habituer ceux qui le suivront dans ces pages à reconnaître les points qu'il va exposer à la suite de son expérience, en particulier concernant la machinerie des sujets commerciaux au Brésil... les hommes compétents pour parler du Brésil ont soit présumé que le public en savait presque autant qu'eux, et négligé des sujets très intéressants, en pensant qu'ils ne signifiaient pas grand-chose, et en parlant trop des trivialités de leur voyage personnel, ou au contraire ont appliqué un processus exhaustif pour parler de l'histoire et de la topographie avec un niveau de détail presque intolérable. L'auteur de ces lignes... s'est efforcé de naviguer entre ces deux extrêmes autant qu'il l'a pu." (chap. V, traduit) Ouvrage abondamment illustré, quasi complet (les descriptions indiquent généralement 3 cartes dépliantes, celui-ci en comprend 2), qui permet de suivre l'évolution du Brésil impérial après des œuvres comme celle d'Henry Koster ou de Saint-Hilaire.
Good condition in view of the age. ************ Bel état pour l'âge.
Anglo-Brazilian Cook Book
Rio de Janeiro, Charles Frank Publications, 1947. 3rd Edition. Wide in-4, 318 x 140 mm, 162 pp. Bilingual text written in two columns, English on the left and Portuguese on the right. No editor mentioned at the beginning, various women mentioned throughout the text and credited for all recipes and tips explained. Two star bands on the top and bottom of the front cover, title and collective authorship on the front. Detailed index (8 pp.!) at the beginning of the book. Many empty pages left as "Memorandum" to be filled with notes. This now rare book is full of interesting recipes and tips. It features typical Brazilian dishes such as broinhas, Bahia patties or cheese tartlets as well as English or even French dishes. Though no pictures are included, this should give a lot of inspiration when it's time to cook! Rio de Janeiro, Charles Frank Publications, 1947. 3ª edição. Un volume grande in-quarto, 318 x 140 mm, 162 pp. Texto bilíngue em duas colunas, inglês à esquerda e português à direita. Nenhum editor mencionado no início, diversas mulheres nomeadas ao longo do texto e creditadas por todas as receitas e dicas descritas. Duas faixas de estrelas na parte superior e inferior da capa, título e autoria coletiva na capa. Índice detalhado (8 páginas!) no início do livro. Muitas páginas vazias deixadas como “Memorandum” para serem preenchidas com anotações. Este livro raro está cheio de receitas e dicas interessantes. Apresenta pratos típicos brasileiros como broinhas, empanadas baianas ou tortinhas de queijo, além de pratos ingleses ou mesmo franceses. Embora nenhuma foto esteja incluída, isso deve dar muita inspiração na hora de cozinhar!
Yellowed paper, some wear and tear on the front, bottom of the spine missing. P. 67-8 is partly ripped off with no content loss. Papel amarelado, algum desgaste na capa, faltando parte inferior da lombada. P. 67-8 foi parcialmente copiada sem perda de conteúdo.
World's Columbian Exposition at Chicago
Chicago, Published for the R. P. Trade, 1893. En anglais. Album de photos de l'Exposition universelle de 1893, réalisée à Chicago pour célébrer le 400e anniversaire de la découverte de l'Amérique par Colomb. Un livret oblong de 25 x 16 cm, relié pleine percaline rouge ornée de nombreux motifs noirs et dorés à l'allure presque art nouveau. Gravure du débarquement de Christophe Colomb en frontispice. Non paginé. Seul le frontispice et la dernière page (représentant un plan de Jackson Park), collées aux contreplats, adhèrent à la reliure, le reste du bloc de feuilles en est détaché. Il forme une frise à déplier pour consulter les nombreuses gravures de pavillons et constructions, affichées avec leur nom et leur coût en dollars de l'époque. Les deux dernières pages du bloc sont détachées du reste. ******************************************************************** Chicago, published for R. P. Trade, 1893. Photo album of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition at Chicago celebrating the 400th anniversary of Columbus's discovery of America. An oblong booklet measuring 25 x 16 cm, bound in full red percaline decorated with numerous black and gold motifs in an almost art nouveau style. Engraving of Christopher Columbus's landing as a frontispiece. Unpaginated. Only the frontispiece and the last page (a map of Jackson Park) are glued to the inside covers while the rest of the paper block is loose. It forms a frieze that can be unfolded to view the numerous engravings of pavilions and buildings, displayed with their names and costs. The last two pages of the block are loose.
Très rare album d'une exposition universelle qui a fait date en attirant pas moins de 27 millions de visiteurs et où près de 50 pays furent représentés. Aucune page manquante, reliure élégante. ********************** A very rare album from a landmark World's Fair that attracted no fewer than 27 million visitors and represented nearly 50 countries. No missing pages, binding in good condition.
