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• February Collectors Auction 2024

Start: 2/19/2024 10:00 PM EST
End: 3/9/2024 8:00 PM EST

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Lot # 589: 1941 Hong Kong, "China on the Verge of WWII" Sweeping Beautiful Photograph

Category: Asian History/China

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 17 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed

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Item was in Auction "August Collectors Auction 2022",
which ran from 7/25/2022 6:00 AM to
8/13/2022 8:00 PM


Lot Description  

Early 1941 photograph of Hong Kong with mainland China visible in the background as the entire region was set to explode into WWII. A bold image in great shape, this is one of the best of the island we have ever seen. Issued by the Associated Press and stamped on the back with a full paper caption as well.

Size: 7x9
Designation: Vintage 1
Condition: 4.5/5
Quality: 5/5
Overall Grade: 9.5/10

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