Penang 500 early postcards

By the late 19th century, Penang had become a thriving port trading in rubber, spices and tin. Its prosperity attracted immigrants from around the world and the island was a rich melting pot of Chinese, Indians, Malays, Europeans and many other peoples. The postcards reproduced in this book are draw...

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Main Author: Cheah, Jin Seng (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Kuala Lumpur Editions Didier Millet 2012
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