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Antique map of Hong Kong, 1936

SKU:  189991

Antique map of Hong Kong, 1936

€58,00 EUR
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The Geographical Section, War Office (GSGS) functioned as a British military intelligence entity with the responsibility of crafting maps and geographical assessments for the British Armed Forces. During 1936, the GSGS unveiled an extensive map and accompanying report pertaining to Hong Kong and the New Territories.

The map exhibited a comprehensive representation of the region, encompassing roads, railways, rivers, and prominent landmarks. In parallel, the report furnished intricate insights into the geographical landscape, climate, population, and economic aspects of both Hong Kong and the New Territories.

These materials were strategically devised for utilization by British military strategists in the hypothetical scenario of a conflict with Japan. Given Japan's territorial expansions across Asia during the 1930s, apprehensions mounted that an attack on Hong Kong might be imminent.

The GSGS map and report played a pivotal role as a valuable resource for British military planners. They furnished exhaustive information concerning the territory, forming a crucial foundation for any potential military maneuvers in Hong Kong.

Even in contemporary times, historians, military analysts, and individuals intrigued by the geography and history of Hong Kong continue to find the GSGS map and report captivating.

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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