Isbn: 9780266261865 - bicknell's counterfeit detector, and bank note list, vol. 1: november 15, 1833 (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book transports readers to a fascinating era of rapid economic growth and innovation in the United States, focusing on the burgeoning world of banking in the early 19th century. The author meticulously details the emerging banking landscape, including the establishment of new banks, the introduction of new bank note designs, and the challenges posed by counterfeiters. Through a detailed bank note list, the author catalogues the banks in operation across the country and highlights those at risk of fraudulent activities. This insight provides a glimpse into the anxieties surrounding the burgeoning financial system and its susceptibility to forgery, a major concern at the time. The author also explores the intricacies of legal disputes surrounding counterfeit money, highlighting the legal complexities and the challenges faced by both citizens and authorities in combating counterfeiting. This book offers a valuable historical snapshot of the nascent American financial system and sheds light on the anxieties surrounding the potential for fraud in a rapidly changing economic landscape. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …