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1. 10057.f.14

Reference (shelfmark):
10057.f.14
Title:
Visit of His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, K.G., K.T., G.C.M.G., to Hongkong in 1869. Compiled from the local journals, and other sources...Illustrated by a portrait of His Royal Highness, taken in Hongkong; and by photographs of local scenes, and incidents of the Prince's visit. Photographer(s): Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
Imprint: Hongkong: Printed by Noronha and Sons, Government Printers. London: Smith, Elder and Co. 1869. Quarto, half red calf binding, red cloth boards, measuring 305 x 234 mm, stamped in gilt on upper board, 'Visit to Hong Kong of His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh 1869; edges gilt; pp....
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1869
Extent:
7 items

2. 10057.f.14(2)

Reference (shelfmark):
10057.f.14(2)
Title:
Government House [Hong Kong]. Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Urban Topographical Photography Facing p. 2. Panoramic view composed of two joined prints, with Government House and garden on the left and the town of Victoria and harbour and shipping beyond on the right. The photograph was presumably taken around the time of Prince Alfred's visit to H...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1869
Extent:
1 item

3. 10057.f.14(5)

Reference (shelfmark):
10057.f.14(5)
Title:
Hongkong facing the harbour. Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Urban Topographical Photography Facing p. 11. View looking along the Victoria waterfront, presumably around the time of the Duke of Edinburgh's visit, with British commercial premises lining the quayside and sampans and other craft moored at the jetties.
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1869
Extent:
1 item

4. 10057.f.14(4)

Reference (shelfmark):
10057.f.14(4)
Title:
Chinese street [Hong Kong] (prepared for illuminations). Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Urban Topographical Photography Facing p. 7. View looking along Lyndhurst Terrace, with houses bedecked with paper lanterns in honour of the visit of the Duke of Edinburgh and with a large and ornately-decorated arch in the foreground.
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Nov 1869
Extent:
1 item

5. 10057.f.14(6)

Reference (shelfmark):
10057.f.14(6)
Title:
The race course and Happy Valley [Hong Kong]. Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Urban Topographical Photography Facing p. 17. General view looking down on the Happy Valley Racecourse, presumably photographed around the time of the Duke of Edinburgh's visit to Hong Kong.
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1869
Extent:
1 item

6. 10057.f.14(7)

Reference (shelfmark):
10057.f.14(7)
Title:
The City Hall [Hong Kong]. Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
Inscription: Signed 'Thomson' in the negative. Genre: Architectural Photography Facing p. 21. View of City Hall from the lawn in front of the building, presumably photographed around the time of the Duke of Edinburgh's visit to Hong Kong. The City Hall was the location for a ball held in Princ...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1869
Extent:
1 item

7. 10057.f.14(3)

Reference (shelfmark):
10057.f.14(3)
Title:
Queen's Road [Hong Kong], (prepared for illuminations). Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Urban Topographical Photography Facing p. 5. View looking along the street, with houses bedecked with paper lanterns in honour of the visit of Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh.
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Nov 1869
Extent:
1 item

8. 10057.f.14(1)

Reference (shelfmark):
10057.f.14(1)
Title:
Portrait of His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh [Hong Kong]. Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Frontispiece. Oval image. Three-quarter length standing portrait of Prince Alfred (1844-1900), Duke of Edinburgh, in naval uniform, with facsimile lithographed signature below image: 'Alfred. Hong Kong 16th Novbr./69.'
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Nov 1869
Extent:
1 item