1861 Daniel M. Hodges’ American Bank Note Safe-Guard. “Revised and Corrected and Arranged” Edition. Sullivan Type L. Choice Very Fine Contents and Finely Bound. This 1861 edition was not only physically larger, but the page grid changed from 3 by 9 (27 notes) to 3 by 10 (30 notes). This volume is exceptional throughout and one of the finest Hodges one could desire.Titles and Specifications: Hodges, Daniel M. Hodges American Bank Note Safe-Guard; Giving Fac Simile Descriptions of Upwards of Ten Thousand Bank Notes Embracing Every Genuine Note Issued in the United States & Canada. Revised and Corrected, and Arranged Geographically and Alphabetically. The Most Effectual Detector of Spurious, Altered and Counterfeit Bills Ever Published. The Only Work of the Kind Extant. New-York: Arranged and Published by Daniel M. Hodges, Banker, 1861. Folio 36.5cm by 22.0cm. Bound in three quarter morocco leather, spine compartments titled in gilt, original dark green embossed boards with gilt titling. (3), 4-343 pp. Boarded typographical depictions of bank notes organized 3 by 10 to a page.Distinguishing Features: The design of the title page has been revised. The page layouts have been changed from 9 by 3 to 10 by 3 notes descriptions per page. The book is now taller with the layout changes. The main title also changes from "New" to "American.Exceptional inside and out. Pages superb throughout, fresh and bright, The original boards within its new binding create an exceptional appeal. Ex: Stacks-Kolbe Ford Library Part1, June 1, 2004, lot 591. A highlight example from the MJS Collection visually. Its rarity and important Ford pedigree enhance.
