CHINA--EMPIRE. Imperial Chinese Railways. $5, 2.1.1899. P-A60.(S/M#S13-2) Shanghai branch. The first we have handled for the denomination and in a surprisingly large format when compared to the dollar note from the series. Observed with ornate geometric lathe work at the borders and with orange under-printing. Uniform circulation keeps appeal high for the grade and only a few very minor repairs are noticed when viewed under heavy scrutiny. Certainly an offering that likely will not occur again in the near future.Fine