Rio de Janeiro, Benjamim Costallat & Miccolis Editores, 1923.. FIRST and ONLY EDITION. 8°, contemporary red quarter morocco over marbled boards (joints rubbed, slight wear to corners), smooth spine (defective at foot), with bands in blind, short author-title lettered gilt, small gilt ornaments, text block edges rouged. Light foxing and browning. In good condition. Small contemporary ink signature on title page. Stamp of Livraria Brandão, Salvador, Bahia on front free endleaf recto. [[5]-204 pp., (2 ll.). *** FIRST and ONLY EDITION. Short pieces on contemporary events and people, centering on the world of crime and "melandragem" with a glossary of terms on pp. 281-94, because "O malandro nacional fala uma linguagem estranha." The malandro is a Brazilian anti-hero, a scoundrel who thrives on idleness, fast living, and petty crime. The lyrics of the samba, which originated in Bahia in the early twentieth century, often celebrate malandragem.*** Not located in Porbase. Not located in Jisc. Not located in NUC.

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Bookseller: Richard C. Ramer Old & Rare Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 20367
Title: Ban - ban - ban! Prefacio de José do Patrocinio, filho.
Author: BARBOSA, Orestes
Book Condition: Used
Edition: FIRST and ONLY EDITION
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Rio de Janeiro, Benjamim Costallat & Miccolis Editores, 1923.
Keywords: Brazil, Bresil, Brasil, Malandro, Malandragem, Con men, Samba, crime, slang

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