"Views of Rio De Janeiro" from The Illustrated London News, Vol. XLIV, October 29, 1864.
London: Illustrated London News, 1864. 1 sheet 27 x 38 cm. A very good copy, crisp. Item #45135
Two views and a short article on page 449. 1. "The Port and City of Rio De Janeiro," 14 x 23.5 cm. and 2. "Mount Corcovado and Botafogo Bay, Rio De Janeiro," 16 x 23.7 cm., signed "M. Jackson." Mason Jackson (1819-1903) was a distinguished engraver, "in 1860 Jackson joined the staff of the 'Illustrated London News' as art editor, a position which he filled with great ability till his retirement some thirty years later," (Dictionary of National Biography, 12).
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