Project Gutenberg 2017-01-06 Public domain in the USA. 146 Foote, Henry C. Foote, H. C. The Universal Counterfeit and Altered Bank Note Detector, at Sight Foote's Bank Note Detector, at Sight Produced by deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Universal Counterfeit and Altered Bank Note Detector, at Sight" by H. C. Foote is a practical guidebook written during the mid-19th century. This publication serves as a manual for detecting counterfeit and altered banknotes in the United States, providing a systematic approach to identifying these fraudulent notes. The book employs a methodical framework, organized into seven fundamental rules, emphasizing its utility for merchants and anyone handling money. In this book, Foote presents a comprehensive system for detecting counterfeits, including detailed descriptions and illustrations of the distinguishing features of genuine banknotes. Each of the seven rules addresses different aspects of banknote production, such as the techniques employed in engraving and printing, including the use of specific machinery that counterfeiters cannot replicate. The guide not only aims to educate users on how to discern authentic notes from fakes based on visual cues but also includes anecdotes and testimonials attesting to the effectiveness of his method. This resource is constructed to enhance the skill set of laypeople and professionals alike, ensuring they can make informed judgments at a glance when handling currency. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 57.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Counterfeits and counterfeiting Bank notes HG Text Browsing: Economics Browsing: Law & Criminology Browsing: Other Category: History - American Category: How To ... Category: Law & Criminology 91329 2025-06-21T12:36:21.961709 text/html 67833 2024-10-23T01:36:38 text/html 640884 2025-06-21T12:36:25.136721 application/epub+zip 639512 2025-06-21T12:36:22.722674 application/epub+zip 102576 2025-06-21T12:36:22.273702 application/epub+zip 684183 2025-06-21T12:36:27.110656 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 664283 2025-06-21T12:36:24.708662 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 134555 2022-09-24T14:24:05.514608 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 75113 2025-06-21T12:36:21.721663 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 55139 2024-10-23T01:36:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16396 2025-06-21T12:36:27.260718 application/rdf+xml 15971 2025-06-21T12:36:22.378692 image/jpeg 2500 2025-06-21T12:36:22.325685 image/jpeg 580352 2025-06-21T12:36:21.992683 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog