Economic Man in Sha Tin; Vegetable Gardeners in a Hong Kong Vallet.
Slim 8vo, printed wrappers. (London): Curzon Press, (1980). Scandinavian Institute of Asian Studies Monograph Series, No. 43. More
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Carte de l'Entree de la Riviere de Canton dans la Chine
Paris: Bellin, Nicolas, 1764. Map. Copper plate engraving. Uncolored. Image measures 8 1/2" x 6 3/4". This impressive 1764 map by Bellin depicts the mouth of the River Canton, including Macao, Shenzhen, Guangzhou (historically called Canton) and the region that would eventually become Hong Kong. The islands are depicted with beautifully rendered coastlines. Depth soundings are included along the channel (Shizi Ocean) and several place names noted. The Island of Macao shows elevations with Macao City identified. Near the top..... More
Hong-Shang
Paris: Goupil & Vibert. Tinted lithograph. Sheet measures 15" x 21 5/8". Image measures 16" x 10". This lovely drawing depicts a Chinese boat anchored in the Hong-Shang river, with smaller boats surrounding - presumably for trade. In the background are more small boats lining the river bank, traditional buildings standing behind a series of walls, and in the distance a tall pagoda sits at the top of a hill. On September 9, 1838, the artist described the scene; "At..... More
Temple, Pagode et Village Sur Les Canaux de L'Interieur De Macao A Canton
Paris: Goupil & Vibert. Tinted lithograph. Sheet measures 14 7/8" x 21 5/8". Image measures 9 1/4" x 16 1/4" The title translating to "Temple, Pagoda, and Village On The Canals of the Interior from Macau to Canton", this print depicts a serene cityscape from the entrance into Canton [Guangzhou], along a canal. The artist wrote, "we passed close by a temple, built on a little jetty, which was reached by a stair, descending into the river." Figures are seen..... More
Vue Interieure du Grand Temple a Macao; Tombeau et Village Entre Les Baies de Hong-Kong Et De Cow-Loon
Paris: Goupil & Vibert. Tinted lithograph. Sheet measures 15" x 21 5/8". Top image measures 6 3/4" x 11 1/2". Bottom image measures 8" x 11 1/4". An interior from Macao and a vista of Hong Kong are included together. The top image features the interior view of the Great Temple of Macao, of which Borget writes "It is so difficult to describe Chinese objects in European language, that I have not yet dared to speak to you of the..... More
Hostages to Fortune
London: Hamish Hamilton, 1971. 8vo, green cloth, d.w. lightly soiled and with several small tears. London: Hamish Hamilton, (1971). History of the fall of Hong Kong in World War II and the Japanese captivity of the British soldiers captured in Hong Kong. More
Naval Surgeon; The Voyages of Dr. Edward H. Cree, Royal Navy, as Related in His Private Journals, 1837-1856.
Ed. by Michael Levien. many color illus. by the author. 4to, cloth, d.w. N.Y.: E.P. Dutton, (1982). vg. More
Prisoner of the Japs
New York: Knopf, 1943. Folding map of Hong Kong. 8vo, blue cloth, bottom of spine and edges of corners worn. New York: Knopf, 1943. Author was an American journalist who was living in Hong Kong when it was captured by the Japanese in 1941 and was a prisoner there. More
History and Society.
Hong Kong: Chung Chi, 1964. xvi + 441pp., 8vo, cloth, d.w; dust wrapper lightly rubbed. Hong Kong: Chung Chi Publications, (1964). A very good copy in a very good dust wrapper. More
Desperate Siege: The Battle of Hong Kong.
Toronto: Doubleday, 1980. b/w illus., 252pp., 8vo, two-toned boards, d.w. Toronto: Doubleday Canada, (1980). Book Club Edition. Very good. More
View of Hong-Kong from East Point
New York: Sarony & Co., 1856. Color Lithograph. Image measures 6" x 9". This beautiful view of Hong Kong shows a busy harbor. The foreground includes stonemasons carving stone with the British colony of Honk Kong in mid-ground, a small yet thriving town and port at the time. To the right Kellett Island is visible in the right of the view in Victoria Harbor. Victoria Peak is seen in the background looking over the town. This view, drawn from nature..... More
The Taipan Traders; A Portrait of Hong Kong's days of youth from the finest collections of China Trade paintings
Hong Kong: FormAsia Books, 1992. Illustrated (color). 95 pages. Small folio, red blind-stamped cloth, dust wrapper showing small tear at spine. Hong Kong: FormAsia Books, (1992). A near fine copy in a very good wrapper. More
Experiencing Bond Centre
Hong Kong: Studio, 1989. Numerous illustrations in color & in black & white. drawings by Paul Rudolph. Small, slim square 4to, gray boards, d.w. (Hong Kong): Studio Publications, (1989). First Edition. Very Good (+). Small presentation by Paul Rudolph. More
Hong Kong Surgeon.
New York: Dutton, 1964. Illustrated. 8vo, rust cloth (binding, page edges and d.w are all foxed). New York: Dutton, 1964. First American Edition. A very good(-) copy. More
A Selective Collection of Hong Kong Historic Postcards
Hong Kong: Joint Publishing, 1993. Introduction by David P.M. Toong. Many color examples of postcards. 135pp., large square 8vo, printed wrappers, printed board slipcase. Hong Kong: Joint Publishing, (1993). A fine copy. Text in both Chinese and English. Hong Kong in pictorials Series. More
Hedda Morrison's Hong Kong: Photographs & Impressions 1946-47
Hong Kong: Hong Kong Conservation, 2005. Prologue by Shirley Hazzard, Foreword by Raymond Lum. Profusely illustrated with beautiful black-and-white photographs by Hedda Morrison. xvii + 282 pages. Oblong 4to, red cloth, d.w. Hong Kong: Hongkong Conservation Photography Foundation, (2005). A fine copy in a very good(+) dust wrapper. Presentation copy to Shirley Hazzard with long, warm inscription signed by Edward Stokes. Text in both English and Chinese. More
Creating Across Cultures: Women in the Arts from China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan
Hong Kong: East Slope, 2017. Illustrated with color and b/w photos throughout. 346 pages. 4to, natural cloth, d.w. (Honk Kong: East Slope, 2017). First edition. Inscribed by author on endpaper. A near fine copy with light scuffing to fore-edge; in a very good(+) wrapper. More
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