14065 - Historical Photo Album: China, Hong Kong, and Kowloon, 206 Original Photographs, Street Executions, the Military, Shipping, and a Typhoon Disaster, 35 × 27 cm

Historical Photo Album: China, Hong Kong, and Kowloon, 206 Original Photographs, Street Executions, the Military, Shipping, and a Typhoon Disaster, 35 × 27 cm An exceptional historical photo album containing a total of 206 photographs, primarily from China and the Hong Kong and Kowloon areas. This extensive collection documents social, military, and maritime life, as well as significant historical events in East Asia. Of particular historical and documentary significance are several striking and, in some cases, graphic images of public street executions and their immediate aftermath. These rare visual records depict armed soldiers, military formations, crowds of people, and victims lying on public streets. They convey a vivid impression of the political and social conditions of the time. Another notable part of the collection is dedicated to a devastating typhoon disaster in Kowloon. Numerous photographs show the massive destruction in the harbor area, stranded and capsized ships, destroyed harbor facilities, and vast fields of debris. Some of the photographs bear contemporary English captions such as “Kowloon Typhoon” and “Kowloon Typhoon French Destroyer Fronde.” In addition, the album contains numerous photographs from maritime and military contexts, including ship crews, naval officers, group photos on board, harbor views, sailing ships, and images of the steamship Silesia from Hamburg. The collection is complemented by historical street views of Chinese cities featuring architecture typical of the period, shops, street traffic, and scenes of daily life. Additional photographs depict private gatherings, social events, interiors, and travel impressions. The elaborately designed cover, featuring a reddish-brown, glossy lacquer finish in the East Asian style, is particularly decorative. The front displays a finely executed landscape composition with flowering branches, birds, and traditional architecture. The back is also adorned with floral motifs. The photographs are mounted on large-format album pages and form a cohesive collection of historical and photographic interest. - A total of 206 historical photographs - Historical street views from China and Hong Kong - Rare documentary photographs of public executions and their aftermath - Military scenes featuring soldiers, officers, and armed units - Extensive photographic documentation of a typhoon disaster in Kowloon - Photographs of destroyed port facilities and stranded ships - Images of the French destroyer Fronde - Maritime photographs, ship crews, and naval officers - Photographs related to the steamship Silesia from Hamburg - Social scenes, group portraits, and private travel photographs - Decorative reddish-brown lacquered cover featuring Asian bird, flower, and landscape motifs Condition: Age-related signs of wear, scratches, and scuffing on the cover. The spine shows significant damage and the binding is partially loose. The album pages are partially browned and have foxing spots. Photographs show isolated age-related changes. An exceptional historical photo collection of high documentary value, particularly for collectors of historical photography, East Asian history, naval history, and early travel photography. Dimensions: Album approx. 35 × 27 cm. Contains 206 photographs.