Description
An original Late London Edition of The Times, dated August 23, 1927, featuring striking front‑page coverage of British military action in Nanking, China, alongside domestic and international news. Includes a detailed map of the region and period advertising.
Condition:
A well‑preserved four page historical broadsheet, showing age‑appropriate wear but retaining legibility and layout integrity. A compelling piece of interwar journalism with strong display appeal.
Ideal for collectors of British newspapers, 1920s history, or those curating themed displays around international conflict, League of Nations politics or early 20th‑century media.
Historical Context
This edition captures a tense moment in Sino‑British relations, with Royal Navy marines landing in Nanking to protect British assets amid civil unrest. Other headlines include:
• Rising cotton prices and trade anxiety in Manchester
• Riotous scenes in Geneva over Russia’s exclusion from the League of Nations
• A local rescue story involving cats and a house fire in Manchester
• Period advertising for Livisco shirts and pyjamas, reflecting 1920s menswear trends
The accompanying map offers a rare visual snapshot of China’s political geography during the Northern Expedition.
The Times Newspaper – August 23, 1927 – Nanking Crisis Edition
£14.00
Description
An original Late London Edition of The Times, dated August 23, 1927, featuring striking front‑page coverage of British military action in Nanking, China, alongside domestic and international news. Includes a detailed map of the region and period advertising.
Condition:
A well‑preserved four page historical broadsheet, showing age‑appropriate wear but retaining legibility and layout integrity. A compelling piece of interwar journalism with strong display appeal.
Ideal for collectors of British newspapers, 1920s history, or those curating themed displays around international conflict, League of Nations politics or early 20th‑century media.
Historical Context
This edition captures a tense moment in Sino‑British relations, with Royal Navy marines landing in Nanking to protect British assets amid civil unrest. Other headlines include:
• Rising cotton prices and trade anxiety in Manchester
• Riotous scenes in Geneva over Russia’s exclusion from the League of Nations
• A local rescue story involving cats and a house fire in Manchester
• Period advertising for Livisco shirts and pyjamas, reflecting 1920s menswear trends
The accompanying map offers a rare visual snapshot of China’s political geography during the Northern Expedition.