Singapore Hong Kong Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corp Bill of exchange 1899 For Sale

Second of Exchange issued 27 February 1899 at Singapore by agents for the Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation, payable to The Sun Hong for $1,500. Embossed left panel with lion crest and clean manuscript signatures. The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) was a major facilitator of trade between East and West during the late 19th century.