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The Orient is Hong Kong - British Crown Colony

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The Orient is Hong Kong - British Crown Colony (1960)

Unknown artist

Printed in Hong Kong by Yat Sun Printing Co.
Offset Lithograph
61.5cm x 87cm
1960
Grade: A-, Near Fine. Linenbacked, with minor edgewear restored.
T3773

This is one of the earliest posters issued by the Hong Kong Tourist Association and this example is the first printing with the British Crown Colony strap-line only. The poster reinforces the colonial status of Hong Kong with a Union Jack flag planted over Hong Kong at the centre of the parasol.

 

Ref:  Bailey - 101 Hong Kong Travel Posters, p. 26

 

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