Classic Travel Photographs

Classic Travel Photographs

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Hong Kong | Panorama of Hong Kong from Flagstaff House, c. 1875

Lot Closed

March 25, 12:41 PM GMT

Estimate

1,500 - 2,000 GBP

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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.