Classic Travel Photographs
Classic Travel Photographs
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March 25, 12:41 PM GMT
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Hong Kong
Panorama of Hong Kong from Flagstaff House, c.1875
2-part albumen print panorama (220 x 530mm.), mounted on original card, titled in manuscript on the mount, mounted, framed and glazed
This view of Hong Kong shows St John's Cathedral in the centre and immediately to the right is the Imperial Russian consulate, and further along, City Hall. The photographer was standing at Flagstaff House, overlooking Murray Barracks.