A Hundred Years Of Bank Note Engraving In The United States, 1795-1895 (1896)

''A Hundred Years Of Bank Note Engraving In The United States, 1795-1895'' is a historical book written by Robert Noxon Toppan and published in 1896. The book provides a detailed account of the evolution of bank note engraving in the United States from the late 18th century to the late 19th century. Toppan, who was a renowned bank note engraver himself, offers a comprehensive overview of the technical and artistic aspects of the trade, as well as the social and economic factors that influenced its development.The book is divided into two parts. The first part covers the early history of bank note engraving in the United States, including the establishment of the first bank in the country and the emergence of private bank note engraving firms. Toppan describes the various techniques used by engravers, including intaglio printing, lithography, and photogravure. He also discusses the challenges faced by engravers in producing counterfeit-proof bank notes.The second part of the book focuses on the period from the Civil War to the end of the 19th century. Toppan discusses the impact of the war on bank note engraving, including the need for new security features and the emergence of a centralized system of bank note production. He also describes the rise of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, which became the primary producer of bank notes for the United States government.Throughout the book, Toppan provides numerous illustrations of bank notes, engraving tools, and printing presses. He also includes biographical sketches of prominent engravers and printers, as well as a glossary of technical terms. ''A Hundred Years Of Bank Note Engraving In The United States, 1795-1895'' is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of American currency and printing technology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.