New Method College, Kowloon, 1966-7
Hong Kong: Kai Ming Press, 1966. First Edition. Original boards. Oblong 12mo. 88 pp of 176 classmate black & white photos, each page separated with tissue guard. 3 pp advertisements at rear. Text in English, ads are in Chinese. Black pebbled cloth with gilt lettering and illustration to front cover. Boards are a bit bowed, previous owner inscription (in Chinese & English) inside front cover; a few scattered notations in pencil; some photos are autographed; a near fine copy of a scarce yearbook. We are unable to locate another copy. Item #18871
A student initiative (the principal congratulates them in a note). The Members of the Graduating Class note "This students' Memorial is compiled to remind us of our happy school life in New Method College, Kowloon. The College (abbreviated to NMC) was a secondary school located in Kowloon City, Hong Kong. Its stated mission is "to recognize each student as an individual". It was the fourth of schools under the same name, with the first one built in 1951 on Hong Kong Island. It was also the first school to participate in the Direct Subsidy Scheme. The college has a small pool of notable alumni who have made their names in areas including politics and the entertainment industry. However, the school announced its closure in 2012, due to a chronic decrease in enrollments.
Price: $450.00