‘RIO DE JANEIRO’ by Benard / Desbuissons c.1838

A very attractive 19th century city plan of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil which was drawn and engraved by Benard and Desbuissons, respectively, and published in Adrien Balbi’s Abrégé de Géographie (Paris: Jules Renouard, 1838 [Third Edition]).

• This is an original steel engraving with fine later hand colour.
• Printed area is approximately 25.8cms by 20.7cms (including title but not imprint).
• The print is in very good condition with adequate margins; centrefold, as issued. Click on image for a better view.
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• Guaranteed to be over 175 years old.