| Description |
Banking House & Counting Room Edition Heath Counterfeit Detector, Newman 12-BH-1Boston and Washington: Heath, 1877 [incorrect patent date of July 12, 1867, stated on cover]; Press of Rockwell & Churchill, Boston. Twelfth edition [there being no editions between the fourth edition and this]. Small 4to, original green cloth, front cover lettered and decorated in gilt. Engraved title preceding printed title; 38, (2) pages; 9 engraved plates respectively depicting the left-hand faces of (above) 1875 Series United States Notes [$500 is 1874] and (below) first charter period National Currency in $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100, $500, and $1000 denominations. An entirely new edition, rewritten and with completely different plates that are remarkably well-printed. These, plus the addition of the finely engraved title, make this an especially desirable edition. Covers a bit worn and discolored, but contents clean; very good or better. Estimate $450 Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15293 (realized $408).
Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11176 |
