| Description |
National Counterfeit Detecter Company. National Counterfeit Detecter. Philadelphia, October 1879. Thin 12mo, original printed card covers. 60 pages; illustrated throughout with woodcuts, including depictions of various National Bank Notes and enlarged comparisons of counterfeit and authentic bank note design elements (all printed via woodcuts). Near fine. Very rare. The inside back cover features an advertisement promoting the lectures of Maj. O.P. Rooks in the fight against counterfeiting. Estimate $100. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15916 (realized $69).
Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11514 |
