Heath's Infallible Government Counterfeit Detector, at Sight: Illustrated With Entire New Plates of Both Greenbacks and National Bank Notes; The Only Infallible Method of Detecting Counterfeit, Spurio - Hardcover

Laban Heath

 
9780266249771: Heath's Infallible Government Counterfeit Detector, at Sight: Illustrated With Entire New Plates of Both Greenbacks and National Bank Notes; The Only Infallible Method of Detecting Counterfeit, Spurio

Synopsis

Protect your money know-how with a trusted guide that teaches you how to spot fake notes at a glance.

This nonfiction manual, Heath's Infallible Government Counterfeit Detector at Sight, offers clear instruction on distinguishing genuine U.S. greenbacks, national bank notes, and related bonds through proven engraving and printing clues, illustrated with new plates.

The book presents practical methods drawn from expert practice, updated for modern counterfeiting challenges. It explains the distinctive paper, inks, signatures, vignettes, and lathe-work details that separate real notes from fakes, and it shows how to compare genuine and questionable notes side by side. The text also discusses the historical context and the Treasury’s role in safeguarding currency, helping readers understand why certain features matter.
  • Learn the fundamental principles of engraving and how they reveal counterfeits
  • See new plates of genuine notes and learn how to compare them with suspect specimens
  • Understand paper features, ink characteristics, and the clues hidden in signatures and vignettes
  • Get guidance on reliable, field-tested techniques for quick at-a-glance detection
Ideal for bankers, clerks, dealers, and curious readers who want practical skills for evaluating currency and bonds at sight.

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ISBN 10:  1527798364 ISBN 13:  9781527798366
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018
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