Gambling Memorabilia Featuring the Collection of Tom Blue

Lot #291:

Heath’s Infallible Government Counterfeit Detector. Large and Improved Edition, Illustrated with Proof Impressions from the Original Engraved Plates by the Authority of the United States Treasury.

Heath’s Infallible Government Counterfeit Detector. Large and Improved Edition, Illustrated with Proof Impressions from the Original Engraved Plates by the Authority of the United States Treasury. Washington, D.C./Boston: Laban Heath, 1880. Thirteenth edition. Original gilt-stamped pebbled cloth. Tall 8vo. Engraved title, 8 engraved plates of bank notes from $1 to $500 (lacking the $1000 plate). Mild foxing, scuffs and residue to covers, rear gutter paper splitting.