HONG KONGBiblio.com
304 résultats
1965192454Hong Kong: Servicemen's Guides c.1965. A guide to Hong Kong issued by the Servicemen's Guides Association a civilian group created to provide material and spiritual aid to US sailors calling into port. The booklet gives the best retail and tourist pit-stops information on hotels and exchange rates and a bilingual list of handy phrases. Sailors are warned to buy selectively: "U.S. Treasury Department regulations prohibit the importation into the United States of any merchandise originating in Communist China or North Korea" p. 24. Duodecimo 28 pp. Original illustrated card wrappers maps of Hong Kong and Kowloon on rear folding wrapper. Very good. unknown
Signed by Peter Townsend to front end paper. No other marks or inscriptions. No creasing to covers or to spine. A lovely clean very tight copy with bright unmarked boards and no bumping to corners. 234pp. Social policy and gender issues relating to women and housing in Hong Kong. Extremely scarce. From the Personal Library of the late Emeritus Professor Peter Townsend of Bristol University and the London School of Economics, Founding Professor of the University of Essex and founder of the Child Poverty Action Group. We are also selling a large number of other books from Professor Townsend's Collection including many of his signed and authored works.
12385Hong Kong, Edited and published by the Committee of Hongkong-Kowloon Chinese Compatriots of All Circles for the Struggle against Persecution by the Authorities in Hongkong, 1967. 1 small volume in-12, soft illustrated paper cover, slightly foxed on first cover, 180 pp., with 8 full pages of photographic illustrations, a good copy. A rare document on May 1967 Upheaval Event in Hong Kong.
10207Published by Technical Advertising Service, printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited, London, circa 1954. 1 large volume, 4 vo, 171 pp., modern blue leather binding, illustrated with many black and white photographs. Very good condition.
10994Published by Technical Advertising Service, printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited, London, circa 1954. 1 large volume, 4 vo, 171 pp., blue and grey cloth boards, illustrated with many black and white photographs. Very good condition. An other copy with modern blue leather binding.
35006701Hong Kong nd. ca 1920's Turco-Egyptian Tobacco Store.Four postcard color panoramic photo of Canton 56 x 9 cm. very good hinges usual worn and restored now solid English captions in Red folds down to be 14 x 9 cm. QUITE SCARCE ! This is an obscure and rarely found complete panoramic view of the great southern city of Canton Guangzhou on four consecutive color postcards. The panorama shows at the top far left printed in red ink: "PANORAMA OF CANTON" followed by "RAILWAY TO FATSHAN" "SHEK-WAI-TONG" "PUN-TONG" " WHITE CLOUD HILL" "FRENCH CATHEDRAL" "SHAMEEN" "RIVER STEAMBOAT WHARF" "FERRY PIERS" "CHAU-TAU-TSUI" "HONAM AND FONG CHUEN." THE COMPLETE RARE SET OF FOUR COLOR POSTCARDS OF CANTON: This is seldom found complete with all four cards connected. Our RARE example is complete as issued. A lovely view of Canton city with two rivers meandering through the city. . This panorama covers the whole city and the rivers with several kinds of shipping. CONDITION: The four attached postcards are in excellent condition with bright color and no fading. There is some of the usual wear in the folds where a small bit of the color is lacking. All of the hinges are solid and restored from the verso back. . unknown
12089Hong Kong, Published by the Happiness Publishing Co, Printed by the Continental Printing Co., 1961-1962. 1 large volume, cloth binding, with a set of 12 issues of The Happiness Pictorial, a monthly magazine on Hong Kong and China, published in Hong Kong in chinese language. Each issue of around 42 pages with numerous illustrations in black and white and in colour, and numerous advertisements. The full set in perfect condition.
1856177303London.: The Illustrated London News. December 271856. Engraving 23.5 x 34.5 cm plus caption from "The Illustrated London News" uncoloured as issued marginal staining and browning paper adhesions at the lower edge small edge tears and a few chips but an uncommon image in good condition. View towards Hong Kong Harbour published in "The Illustrated London News" by Richard Principal Leitch signed by him lower left. A most interesting composition overlooking Government House the formal gardens with a gardener at work the officers’ quarters with officers on parade the town of Victoria and a view across the harbour to Kowloon. <br> <br>From the estate of the late collector and scholar Arthur Hacker. . The Illustrated London News. unknown
1956169283Hong Kong: John Servaites 1956. The August 1956 instalment of this occasional publication here with the latest information for tourists and travellers. "For more than a century Hong Kong has been calling. Her voice has never fallen on deaf ears" p. 8. At the time of publication visitors could enjoy the benefits of a simplified immigration system and a new visa allowing a stay of up to three months. This change is explained in further detail on page 12. Octavo. Illustrations maps and advertisements all in text. Original illustrated wrappers wire-stitched as issued front cover lettered in black and red. Covers lightly creased and soiled a little tearing from pulling at staples contents clean: a well-preserved copy. unknown
1986189013Hong Kong: Geotechnical Control Office Civil Engineering Services Department 1986 & 1990. First editions of these detailed reports each designed to accompany sheets in the Geological Map Series of Hong Kong. 2 works quarto. Colour plates illustrations and tables in text. Original pictorial wrappers. Very good. unknown
12085Hongkong, Imprimerie de la Société des Missions Etrangères, 1916. 1 volume, in-12, 253 pp., reliure moderne plein cuir, couvertures imprimées conservées mais froissées, bon état général.
13163Hongkong, Imprimerie de la Société des Missions Etrangères, 1916. 1 volume, in-12, 253 pp., reliure moderne plein cuir, couvertures imprimées conservées mais froissées, bon état général. Un autre exemplaire, en reliure demi-toile à coins, est vendu au même prix.
8297Hongkong, printed by Noronha & Co., Government Printers, 1903. 1 large volume folio, 127 pp., rebound in modern full leather, original soft covers kept inside, slightly soiled in margins, a very good copy.
12969London, Her Majesty's Stationary Office, 1956 (second edition). 1 volume, XII-307 pp., octavo, clothbound hardcover, numerous black and white photographs and coloured plates (40), 6 drawings and 8 maps including a large folding map of Hong Kong, a very good copy in original red cloth, some library marks.
2017x-9813224665World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd 2017. Hardcover. New. 2nd edition. 372 pages. 9.50x6.75x1.00 inches. World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd hardcover
1418177302London.: The Illustrated London News. March 141857. Engraving 34.1 x 24 cm plus caption from "The Illustrated London News" uncoloured as issued edge toning small professionally sealed tear at the foot not affecting the image in very good condition. View of Hong Kong published in "The Illustrated London News" by Richard Principal Leitch twelve years after it had been ceded to British rule. The original newspaper text included on the verso notes: <br>"The town was founded in 1841; and within two years from a tent pitched for the Government residence it became a large assemblage of stores forts wide streets bazaars and markets and several public buildings. <br> <br>From the estate of the late collector and scholar Arthur Hacker with his pencilled catalogue mark on the verso. . The Illustrated London News. unknown
10210Hong Kong, imprimé par The Green Pagoda Press, 197o-1972. 1 volume in-4, cartonnage vert, environ 160 pages, très bon état. Enrichi de photographies et d'annonces publicitaires de cette époque.
10208Hong Kong, Published by The Liang You Book Company, 1962-1963 - Magazines Nos 85 to 102, from July 26th 1962 to February 23rd 1963. 1 large volume, cloth binding, with a set of 18 issues of The Young Companion, a magazine on Hong Kong and China, published in Hong Kong in chinese language. Each issue of around 20 pages with numerous illustrations in black and white and in colour, and numerous advertisements. The full set in perfect condition.
10898Hong Kong, Imprimerie de la Société des Missions-Etrangères de Paris, Nazareth, Pokfulum, 1931. 1 volume in-8, 198 pp., reliure moderne plein cuir, couverture illustrée conservée, ouvrage illustré de nombreuses photogravures et orné d'une carte in-fine, tris bon état.
12087Hongkong, Imprimerie de la Société des Missions Etrangères, 1907. 1 volume in-12, 216 pp., reliure moderne plein cuir, couvertures imprimées conservées, petit manque de papier marginal, bon état.
13164Hongkong, Imprimerie de la Société des Missions Etrangères, 1907. 1 volume in-12, 216 pp., reliure moderne plein cuir, couvertures imprimées conservées, petit manque de papier marginal, bon état.
9434Hongkong, Imprimerie de la Société des Missions Etrangères, 1913. 1 volume in-12, 333 pp., reliure demi-toile éditeur, plats cartonnés marbrés, bon état.
34010401Hong Kong n.d. ca. 1930's Aw Boon Haw. Twenty photos each mounted on a black card size: 9 x 7 cm. image size: 8 x 6.5 cm. each is black and white hand-colored very good clean sharp images no fading 2 photos on each card front/back. A group of 10 cards with 20 photographs lightly laid down on a black card showing twenty views of old and most famous "TIGER BALM GARDEN" "AW BOON HAW MANSION." . The most famous visitor's site in Hong Kong from 1935 was the celebrated "TIGER BALM GARDEN" also known as the "AW BOON HAW MANSION." It was a three-dimensional sculpture garden showing various Buddhist aspects of life death happiness sadness joy evil and justice. Typical concepts in Chinese Buddhism and Confucianism. THE HISTORY: In 1935 the landscaped garden was built at a cost of HK$16 million. It was one of the most favorite and popular sites in Hong Kong for seventy years. The Garden was demolished for redevelopment in 2004 thus for ever TIGER BALM GARDEN vanished for ever. SUBJECT OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS: This miniature photograph collection shows some twenty hand-colored original photographs of the Garden its lovely pavilion and scenes of Buddhas eight beautiful & very naked women view of the Kwai Fei taking a bath also more nude ladies ! Kan Chin Pavilion two pagodas lakes Buddhist monuments Buddhist heaven & hell panoramic view of the gardens & mansion half-nude mermaid Fat Buddha skinny Ancestral Buddha "Tiger-Balm Tiger" and many others ! . Each photograph has a Chinese and English caption at the bottom margin. Each photograph is 8.4 x 6.4 cm. including the margin. The photo image is 8.1 x 6 cm. PHOTO CONDITION: Each miniature black & white photo was hand-painted and tinted. Each photo is lightly layed down on the black card. The photographs are all in excellent condition no fading or demerits. There is some of the usual rubbing to the black card but this does not affect the photos at all. REFERENCES . unknown
1963193379London: Inter-continental Air Guides Ltd 1963. Fourth edition of this pamphlet produced by B.O.A.C for tourists visiting Hong Kong. It is complete with information on the weather how to access transport and recommendations on where to visit alongside contemporary advertisements on everything from Cameras to hotels to suits and jewellery. Octavo. With illustrations in text. Original pictorial paper wrappers spine and covers lettered in black front cover lettered in blue. A fine example. unknown
1962165843Hong Kong: Yat Sun Printing Co. 1962. First edition first printing of this bilingual guide to an exhibition held 100 years after the first stamp was issued in the territory. The catalogue descriptions provide extensive information on the development of the postal service within a broader historical context. WorldCat records seven copies with one located in the UK SOAS. Square octavo. Frontispiece plan 6 plates 4 colour. Original illustrated wrappers covers lettered in black in English and Chinese. Covers lightly toned internally fresh. A near-fine copy. unknown
