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China: Foreign Banks: Hong Kong & China Banking Corporation Foochow Branch, 1886-1890's (1st Regular Issue) 1 Dollar S326 S/M #Y13 (Printer: Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. London, Ms. Date: 1st June, 1886) THE MOUNT EVEREST OF ANY CHINESE BANKNOTE COLLECTION!!! A large-format bill with elaborate black framework and marvelously wrought arms on an orange background. The obverse shows a young Queen Victoria in a carpet of brown elaboration. This is AN EXTRAORDINARILY RARE NOTE In Almost Dream-Like Condition. A Treasure. Another example, with a smudged face, offered in Shanghai in 2012 for: US $245,000.- Strong Colors. Minimal Circulation. Very Fine-Extremely fine,