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[Photo.22/(007)] Flagstaff at Victoria Peak after typhoon


View looking down onto the damaged flagstaff and harbour below. Pencilled note on reverse of print reads: ‘Flagstaff at Victoria peak after Typhoon. Situated N.W. of island 1800 ft above sea level. Arrival of mails and steamers signalled. Part of the flagstaff was blown down during typhoon.’ Print damaged, with several tears and folds. -1874. Hong Kong Typhoon.