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Hong Kong (circa 1960)

Attributed to Kronfeld

Offset Lithograph
65cm x 91cm
circa 1960
Grade: A, Excellent. Linenbacked
T5179
Although issued as a stock poster with no photo credit, this image was used by Pan Am in 1960 for one of the airline's large format posters.


The waterfront of Central can be seen behind the sailing junk. The top of both Bank of China building and the 1935 HSBC head office can be spotted. This photograph was taken before Queen's Building was demolished to make way for the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.


Ref: Bailey  -  101 Hong Kong Travel Posters, p.71