Livros e bibliotecas no Brasil colonial by Moraes, Rubens Borba de - 1979

Lisbon, Letra Livre, 2011.. 8°, original decorated wrappers. As new 207, (1) pp. *** This deliciously written and extremely useful guide was originally published in São Paulo: Companhia Editora Nacional, 1965.Rubens Borba de Moraes (Araraquara, 1899 – Bragança Paulista, 1986), was a Brazilian librarian, bibliographer, bibliophile, historian and investigator, one of the organizers of the 1922 Semana de Arte Moderna in São Paulo. Professor and pioneer in professional librarianship in Brazil, he was director of the library of the United Nations in New York. His own personal library, especially rich in books by Brazilian authors, early books printed in Brazil and Brazilian bindings, was after his death joined with that of his longtime friend and fellow bibliophile José Mindlin, and is now at the Universidade de São Paulo.***

São Paulo: Publicação do Instituto de Estudo Brasileiros, 1969. stiff paper wrappers. Brasil. 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. 437, (3) pages. Text in Portuguese. Lots of entries with many titles pages reproduced. Previous owner's name stamped on half title page. Worn at the extremities, spine very slightly cocked.

Prosa de um velho coleccionador para ser lida por quem gosta de livros, mas pode também servir de pequeno guia aos que desejam formar uma coleção de obras raras antigas ou modernas. Letra Livre. Lisboa. 2011. De 20x15 cm. Com 207, [i] págs. Brochado. I-43-F-21

Sao Paulo, Brazil : Instituto de Estudos Brasileiros, 1969. First Edition. Softcover. Good paperback copy only; edges somewhat slightly dust-dulled and nicked. Remains particularly well-preserved overall despite minor wear and tear. Physical description; xxii, 437 p : facsims ; 24 cm. Subject; Brazilian literature To 1800 ; Bio-bibliography.

São Paulo, Publicações BBM, 2018.. FIRST and ONLY EDITION. Large 8°, publisher's printed boards. Title page in red and black. Illustrations in text. Text printed in red and black throughout. As new. viii, 533 pp., (1 l.). One of 1,000 copies. *** FIRST and ONLY EDITION. These letters, written in the clear yet delicious literary style for which Borba de Moraes is famous, provide valuable insights into the building of his library of rare Brasiliana, now integrated into that of Guita and José Mindlin at the University of São Paulo.***

Univ of California at LA, 1983 vol 2 M-Z only,hardback book and dust jacket in near fine condition,revised,enlarged edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine.

RIO DE JANEIRO: COLIBRIS EDITORA. G IN DARK BLACK CLOTH WITH GILT LETTERING. NO DJ. VOLUME 2 ONLY. Pages: 448. . 1958. HARDCOVER.. #923 OF LIMITED EDITION. X-LIBRARY WITH USUAL FLAWS. LIGHTLY SCUFFED & EDGEWORN. TEXT BLOCK CLEAN & TIGHT. .

UCLA, 1983. Hardcover. Like New/like new. books and dust jackets appear unused

Rio de Janeiro, Kosmos Editôra, 1983. Hardcover. Good. 2 uniform cloths with dustjackets: Volume 1) A-L; Volume 2) M-Z.

Univ of California at LA. Collectible - Acceptable. Los Angeles: UCLA Latin American Center Publications, University of California, 1983. Revised and Enlarged Edition. 2 Volume Set. Sm 4to hardcover. xxvii+1074pp. English, Portuguese. Illustrations. Near Good set. Good dust jackets. Both volumes are damstained on the top-edge. Owner's name on front endpages. (Brazil, Book Collecting, Rare Books, Bibliography) Inquire if you need further information. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.