Bank Note Reporters and Counterfeit Detectors 1826-1866 (Numismatic Notes and Monographs No. 114)

William H. Dillistin

Published by The American Numismatic Society, New York, 1949

About this Item

An uncommon volume from this numismatic monograph series, which explores American bank note counterfeiting of 19th-century. The first edition of this uncommon volume.Number 114 of the publisher's 'Numismatic Notes and Monographs' series.In the publisher's wraps.A fascinating account of the carrying out and detection of counterfeit bank notes that took place in America from 1826-1866. With details of the methods of counterfeiters and the publications of bank note detectors, which were periodicals published to determine and identify counterfeits.Written by William H. Dillistin, a state bank examiner from 1913 to 1918.With nineteen monochrome plates to the rear, two of which are folding. Collated, complete. In the publisher's wraps. Externally, smart, with marks to the wrap and sunning to the spine. With minor edge wear. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Very Good.

Seller Inventory # 949Y50

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Bank Note Reporters and Counterfeit Detectors 1826-1866 (Numismatic Notes and Monographs No. 114)
• Publisher: The American Numismatic Society, New York
• Publication Date: 1949
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Not Stated
• Condition: Very Good
• Book Type: book