Perkins,Fairman & Heath Proof Specimen

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1819 - Perkins, Fairman & Heath Siderographic Advertising Specimen of the Plan for Preventing the Forgery of Bank Notes, with further Security Designs Printed on reverse in Blue. The disign was produced in persuit of a contract with The bank of England, however the bank of England did not award a contract but many British Banks did.
Perkins & Fairman produced the first Steel Plate Engraved Bank Note in the United States.
This Engraving would have been placed into a magazine of 1819/1820, (as was the only advertising medium at the time), with the hope of Banks awarding contracts. PricePrice includes postage & packaging in the UK - Debit/Credit Cards Accepted Dimensions15.0 cms x 23.0 cms (5.7/8" x 9.3/16") Category Antique Ephemera Date 1819/22 Early 19th Century Antiques Material Paper Origin English Maker Perkins, Fairman & Heath Condition Very Good Item code as167a642 Status Sold

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