View of Rio de Janeiro in 1840: Beauty Captured

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Paisagem do Rio de Janeiro em 1840 - Brasil — Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – 1840 – This is a fine view of the city and harbour of Rio de Janeiro drawn by E. Duncan and engraved by R.A. Prior. “Rio de Janeiro”, Blackie, W.G. & Son

View of Rio de Janeiro in 1840

This is a fine view of Rio de Janeiro and its harbour, drawn by E. Duncan and engraved by R.A. Prior. “Rio de Janeiro”, Blackie, W.G. & Son

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