Imperial Bank of China, 1898 Peking Branch Taels Issue. China, 14th November, 1898, 10 Taels, P-A42a, S/M#C293-4b, Issued banknote, brown text with blue border on light orange underprint, facing dragons flank seal on top, S/N 6958, Choice Fine condition with a small stamp hinge on the top back middle margin that could easily be removed. Extremely rare note that is seldom seen at auction and is the first example of this type that we have offered. Worthy of a superior bid. BFL. Imperial Bank of China, 1898 Peking Branch Taels Issue. China, 14th November, 1898, 10 Taels, P-A42a, S/M#C293-4b, Issued banknote, brown text with blue border on light orange underprint, facing dragons flank seal on top, S/N 6958, Choice Fine condition with a small stamp hinge on the top back middle margin that could easily be removed. Extremely rare note that is seldom seen at auction and is the first example of this type that we have offered. Worthy of a superior bid. BFL.