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

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.