China trade headquarters
AN August 21-22 sale held by Northeast Auctions of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, included not only the panoramic view of Hong Kong seen top right, but a dozen or so other views of the Hongs at Canton, Hong Kong itself and other European trading settlements in China.
Dating to the late 1850s, the 14 1/2in x 5ft (37cm x 1.52m) view of Hong Kong and its harbour, signe…