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One kwan note, Ming Dynasty. Emperor, T'ai Tsu; Period, 

 Hung Wu; A. D. 1368-1398. 



Reproduced from the original, which is darker than this half-tone. 



The paper measures 133^ by 8% inches; the impression, 12J^ by 8J4 

 inches. The note had the value given on the back and originally bore 

 two vermilion seals on the face and one on the back. 



From the collection of Andrew McFarland Davis. 



