• presentation of the map reproduction without a frame
  • detail of the map from the centre
  • detail of the map from the centre left
  • detail of the map from the top left corner
  • detail of the map from the bottom left corner
  • detail of the map from the top right corner
  • detail of the map from the bottom right corner
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Antique map of Hong Kong, 1900

SKU:  187070

Antique map of Hong Kong, 1900

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The Waterlow & Sons, 1900 Map of the Colony of Hong Kong is a beautifully detailed map of the British colony at the turn of the 20th century. The map shows the main islands of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon Peninsula, and the New Territories, as well as the surrounding waters. The map is also annotated with a variety of information, including roads, railways, telegraph lines, towns and cities, police stations, and notable mountains.

One of the most striking features of the map is the way it depicts the boundaries of the colony. The main island of Hong Kong was ceded to Britain in perpetuity by the Chinese government in 1842, after the First Opium War. In 1860, Britain acquired the Kowloon Peninsula south of Boundary Street, also on a perpetual lease. In 1898, Britain leased the New Territories from China for 99 years. The lease on the New Territories expired in 1997, when Hong Kong was returned to Chinese rule.

The map also shows the development of Hong Kong's infrastructure in the early 20th century. The railway network had been extended to the New Territories, and there were plans to build a new railway line to Canton. The telegraph network was also expanding, and there were now telegraph lines connecting Hong Kong to all major cities in China.

The map is a valuable historical document that provides a snapshot of Hong Kong at a time of great change and transformation. It is a reminder of the colony's British colonial past, and it also shows the early development of Hong Kong's modern infrastructure.

Waterlow & Sons' legacy is particularly significant in the context of numismatics (the study of coins and currency) and philately (the study of postage stamps). The company's high-quality engraving and printing techniques contributed to the production of collectible banknotes and stamps that are sought after by collectors and historians.

While Waterlow & Sons itself is no longer in operation, its name and work continue to be of interest to collectors, historians, and those studying the history of printing and graphic arts. If you have a specific inquiry or interest related to Waterlow & Sons' work, you might consider consulting specialized archives, libraries, or experts in fields such as numismatics, philately, or historical printing.

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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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