| Description |
Rooks, Byron N. Our Paper Currency. The Most Complete, Accurate and Reliable Instruction Extant in Regard to All the Safeguards Found on Genuine Paper Currency Which Furnish Infallible Information. Portland, 1891. Bank edition. 8vo, original maroon full morocco; sides paneled in blind; front cover decoratively lettered in gilt; all page edges gilt, 92 pages. Spine worn, but sound. Very good. H.O. Granberg's copy of this scarce publication, with his signature (dated 1907) on the Agreement affixed to the rear pastedown, which prohibited the purchaser from allowing the book to be used by outside parties. Estimate $150. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15961 (realized $264).
Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11376 |
