| Description |
Bennett, Lyman. Observations upon the Method of Bank Note Manufacture, with Unerring Rules for the Detection of Counterfeit and Spurious Paper Currency, of All Kinds. Chicago: Tribune, 1864. 16mo, original embossed maroon cloth; decorative title impressed in gilt on front cover. 31, (1) pages. Hinges cracked; lacking rear flyleaf; cloth discolored. Good to very good. Rare. Published 20 rules for detecting counterfeit notes. Unlisted in the Check List of Chicago Ante-Fire Imprints. Estimate $200. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15805 (realized $372).
Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11339 |
