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Almeida Garrett - Camões, 3ª Edição - Almeida Garrett, 1844. Published in 1844 by the prestigious National Press of Lisbon, this is the third edition of ”Camões, ” the fundamental historical drama by J. B. de Almeida Garrett. The volume is presented in octavo format (approx. 22 × 15 cm), with the original dated title page and the characteristic typographical composition of the 19th century. The copy is in good condition, boasting an old half-leather binding, with a brown leather spine decorated with gilt tooling and easily legible titles. The covers, lined with marbled paper, show signs of use and wear on the edges consistent with their age and handling, giving the volume the charm and authenticity of classic 19th-century bindings. The text block is solid, preserving the integrity of the edition. An absolute reference piece for bibliophiles and scholars of Portuguese Romantic literature.