Paris, Illinois. $5 1902 Red Seal. Friedberg 588. The First NB. Charter #3376. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ. Serial Number 1. Here is a pleasing serial number 1 Red Seal $5 from this Paris bank that was organized in July 1885. The First National Bank issued a total of $2.27 million in both large and small size Nationals before going into receivership in May 1931. There was $17,145 in large size outstanding at its closing. This $5 is the only serial number 1 Red Seal note known on the bank. $10 and $20 Red Seals were also issued by the bank though none are known. This example is broadly margined with bright red overprint inks and strong bank officers signatures. Original embossing is evident from the verso. The type displays the portrait of the 23rd president Benjamin Harrison who served one term in office from March 4, 1889 to March 4, 1893. Harrison died in March of 1901 and appeared on these notes shortly after. The green printed back displays a dramatic scene titled <em>Landing of the Pilgrims</em> at center. <em>From our (Stacks) sale of March 1993, lot 508; Lyn Knights sale of June 1998, lot 436.</em>