1843 Original Antique print titled "LOADING TEA-JUNKS AT TSEEN-TANG".

Published for "CHINA IN A SERIES OF VIEWS" published by Fisher, Son & Co, London in 1843. This series of fine plates represent an interesting period in Britain's involcement with China and the emergence of Hong Kong as a commercial centre. Following the British invasion in 1839 and the occupation of the island, China ceded Hong Kong to Britain in 1841. The peace of Nanking in 1842 brought to an end the first Opium war and opened up the trade, allowing people like Thomas Allom to visit and record the history of the area.

Size approx 26cm x 20cm including margins. Condition is excellent and fully hand coloured.