| Description |
1853 Fourth Edition Universal Counterfeit DetectorNew York: Mann & Spear, 1853. Fourth edition, fifth thousand. 16mo, original paper-backed brown cloth covers, lettered in gilt. 36 pages; 14 text engravings of bank note design elements; folding steel-engraved bank note facsimile tipped into the inside front cover. Minor spotting; near fine. Rare. The actual patterns or dies used to print the facsimile note in this edition "were sold at auction some years since, and duplicate dies have been made from them and scattered over the country ... and some of them have got into counterfeiters' hands... Therefore no pattern like any of these will ever be seen in a genuine note... The plate therefore serves two purposes--1st, illustrating genuine and perfect work; 2d, to guard against genuine auction dies used in counterfeits." Estimate $500. Ex: George F. Kolbe (6/1990). Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15223 (realized $720).
Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11342 |
