| Description |
Baker, L.C. History of the United States Secret Service. Philadelphia: Baker, 1867. First edition. 8vo, original full sheep. 704 pages; superbly engraved frontispiece portrait of the author; 16 engraved plates interspersed in the text; advertising leaf tipped in. Spine worn; very good. Includes material on the Treasury Department, counterfeiting, etc. Estimate $150. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15798 (realized $144).
Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11319 |
