8th Nov, 2023 10:00
Asian & Islamic Art
432
Two sectionalised maps of Hong Kong
published by the War Office Aug 1905, 71cm x 93cm and a further map published by the War Office Feb.1913 and printed at the Ordnance Survey Office, Southampton, 1913, 75cm x 98cm (2)
Provenance:- inherited by the vendor from her grandfather Isaac Day who worked at the University of Hong Kong as an engineering lecturer circa 1918-1938.
Sold for £4,800
Estimated at £100 - £200
Two sectionalised maps of Hong Kong
published by the War Office Aug 1905, 71cm x 93cm and a further map published by the War Office Feb.1913 and printed at the Ordnance Survey Office, Southampton, 1913, 75cm x 98cm (2)
Provenance:- inherited by the vendor from her grandfather Isaac Day who worked at the University of Hong Kong as an engineering lecturer circa 1918-1938.
Some wear and the second map has some discolouring.
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Auction: Asian & Islamic Art, 8th Nov, 2023
Viewing
Friday 3rd November 10am - 4pm
Monday 6th November 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 7th November 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 8th November 9am - 10am
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