HONG KONG – A Brief History and Guide of Hong Kong and the New Territories (1924)
Hong Kong: Kelly & Walsh
First edition
1924
Very Good+
B5436
First edition. Octavo, pp 144. Bound in the publisher’s soft wraps with decoration to the front cover and an advertisement for Hongkong& Shanghai Hotels to the outside rear. Illustrated with 12 photographs on 8 plates. Three folding maps, Central and Western District; a road map of Hong Kong Island and an attractive large map titled ‘Hong Kong and New Leased Territory ’. More of an introduction to Hong Kong for visitors than a practical guidebook; the preface states that ‘This book has been written for three classes of reader – the stranger, the resident and the friend abroad. Thus it is both a guide and a souvenir’. In VG+ condition, binding tight, slight wear at spine ends, clean internally and maps all in Fine condition. Very attractive copy.
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