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American counterfeits; how detected, and how avoided. Comprising sketches of noted counterfeiters, and their allies; of secret agents and detectives; authentic accounts of the capture of forgers, defaulters and swindlers; with rules for deciding good and counterfeit notes, or United States currency; a list of terms and phrases in use among the fraternity of offenders, etc.

Title:American counterfeits; how detected, and how avoided. Comprising sketches of noted counterfeiters, and their allies; of secret agents and detectives; authentic accounts of the capture of forgers, defaulters and swindlers; with rules for deciding good and counterfeit notes, or United States currency; a list of terms and phrases in use among the fraternity of offenders, etc.
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Note:W.J. Holland, 1875
  
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Subject:Counterfeits and counterfeiting -- United States
Subject:Criminals -- United States
Subject:English language -- Slang
Subject:Secret service -- United States
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