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Old map of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories, 1945

SKU:  188493

Old map of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories, 1945

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Published by the British War Office in 1945, this map portrays Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories—then under British colonial rule. It boasts meticulous detailing, encompassing thoroughfares, railways, waterways, and mountainous terrain. Moreover, military installations, such as barracks and gun emplacements, are meticulously marked.

This map stands as a pivotal artifact for comprehending Hong Kong's history. It delineates the expanse under British dominion during the mid-20th century and underscores Hong Kong's strategic significance to the British Empire. Its utility extended to military strategists during the Second World War and the Cold War.

Beyond its historical significance, this map emerges as a treasured trove for historians and geographers alike. It presents an intricate depiction of Hong Kong's physical landscape during the mid-20th century, tracing the city's evolution and transportation network development.

The British War Office was a governmental department in the United Kingdom responsible for the administration of the British Army. It existed from the 17th century until 1964, when it was merged with the Admiralty (responsible for the Royal Navy) and the Air Ministry (responsible for the Royal Air Force) to form the Ministry of Defence (MoD). The goal of this merger was to centralize defense management and coordination under a single umbrella.

The War Office played a crucial role in the organization, training, equipping, and deployment of the British Army. It oversaw matters related to recruitment, logistics, intelligence, strategy, and more. Throughout its existence, the War Office went through various reforms and reorganizations to adapt to changing military needs and technologies.

Materials

Cotton canvas, matte photo paper, fine art paper, pigmented inks.

  • The canvas it's 99 % cotton, 450 gr/sqm;
  • The matte photo paper it's acid-free (archival paper), 190 gr/sqm;
  • The fine art photo paper it's satinated (semi-glossy), 140 gr/sqm.

Shipping & Returns

Dispatching time: 1-2 days.

* AirMail option: The orders will be sent by priority registered mail, usually via client National Post (USPS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, LaPoste, Deutsche Post, PostNL, etc). The delivery times are not guaranteed, sometimes it will take longer and these are beyond our control. Tracking number will be provided. Clients from US and Canada cannot track the parcels as the tracking numbers are not rolled in USPS and Canada Post systems.

* UPS standard: The orders will be sent with UPS expedited option. The delivery time it's between 5-11 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

* UPS express: : The orders will be sent with UPS express saver. The delivery time it's between 4-7 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

Framing tips

Both type of materials, paper and canvas prints come rolled and will be need to be taken to your local framers.

The image it's printed with a border of 0.6 " (1.5 cm), for framing purposes only.

If you have already a frame, be sure you send us the exact size of the print that will fit inside the frame. We're printing on vectorial plotters so the size could slightly be more or less with 0.4" (1 cm).

If you plan to have the canvas print stretched on wooden frame, you'll need additional border, so please let us know after placing the order.

The images above was cropped from the image at the biggest size available (keeping the best quality and aspect /ratio), so, for good details please choose biggest dimensions that will suit your preferences / space.

Care Instructions

The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.

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