CHINA--EMPIRE. Imperial Chinese Railways. $1, 22.4.1895. P-A56a.(S/M#P34-1) Peiyang. A rare first date 1895 note which is the first we have handled for the catalog number. Observed with quite stunning quality as well with strong blue inks making up the simple yet satisfying design. Strong hand signature at lower right with accompanying date of 27-7-96. Typed serial number "02000," directly to left of signature and seen with partial purple stamp at right and red seal at left. Even circulation throughout and problem free for the grade. Currently the finest PMG has graded for the catalog number. PMG Pop. 1/ none finer.PMG Very Fine 30
