"There is only one thing that does not change in Brazil, it is the ardor of the imperial government to create and to improve". The first edition (1801-1864) of Charles Reynauds political and social overview of Brazil during the first thirty years since its declaration of independence from Portugal in 1822.
With presentation inscription by the author on the front wrapper and half-title. Volume wholly untrimmed and with all bolts unopened. Borba de Moraes 734, Sabin 70385.