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Vademecum Series

Q:  I recently came across a book that I picked up at a sale years ago and noticed that it was very very old, it's a copy of A Dog of Flanders by Ouida and the publisher is Altemus so I was doing some research on it but came up with nothing but I found your website and I was wondering if it could be if any interest to you.

There's no date of publication but in the back someone had written a note that dates it back to 1907 so let me know if you can tell me anything about it, I’d appreciate it. Thank you for your time.

A:  Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1907, originally in a labeled box.

It is a reprint.

See: http://www.henryaltemus.com/series/series180.htm

Here is a picture of a representative box.

Sanspareil Series

Q:  Hello, Can you give me any info on this book? (Drummond's Addresses)

A:  Your book was published in 1898 as part of the Sanspareil Series (#27). It is a reprint.
It originally had a dust jacket. Here is a representative image of the dust jacket.
See: Henry Altemus Company - Sanspareil Series

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  This book has been in our family, apparently since 1903, judging by the note on the flyleaf. I wondered if it might be a first edition, but I don't see any publishing information inside. After the inscribed flyleaf is the title page: "EVANGELINE, A TALE OF ACADIE." On the back of the title page is a biography of Longfellow, and the poem begins on the following page. Just wondering if you could tell me the year of publication and whether it is a first edition. Thanks for your help. Photos attached.

A:  Your book is part of the Petit Trianon Series. This cover format was published in 1903-1904.
It originally came within a labeled box.
It is a reprint.
See:  Petit Trianon (Third numbering) Series 143

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  Hi, This book, Twice Told Tales was given to my grandmother on December 25, 1910. Her Aunt Mattie has written on the inside of the cover. I was wondering if you can give me any info about this book and if it has any monetary value.

A:  Your book is part of the Petit Trianon Series and was published in 1907. See: Henry Altemus Company - Petit Trianon (Third numbering) Series 143

It is a reprint with nominal value.

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  I have one of your books and would like to know more about it.  Attached is a picture. I can not find it on the internet.

A:  Your book is from the Petit Trianon Series and was published in 1898. See: Henry Altemus Company - Petit Trianon (Second numbering) Series 142

It is a reprint with nominal value.

In His Name Series

Q:  Is there any history on this book (Morning Bells) such as Publish date and value? Thank You

A:  This book is part of the In His Name Series. See: Henry Altemus Company - In His Name Series 110
Your book was published between about 1905-1910.
In great shape it has little value. In this condition, in my opinion, it has no monetary value.

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  I have this copy of Washington Irving's Old Christmas. I have looked on the website but I can't find it. I'm wondering when it was published and if it's part of a set. Any info would be helpful.

A:  Your book was published as part of the Petit Trianon Series in 1908-1909. It originally came within a a labeled box. See here.
It is a reprint with nominal value.

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  We found this book (A Christmas Carol) in my grandmothers things. We love the the cover. The inscription says 1906. Anything you can add.

A:  Your book is part of the Petit Trianon Series and was published in 1907 (Christmas, 1906). It originally came in a labeled box. (See here)
It is a reprint with nominal value.

Vademecum Series

Q:  We found this book (Paradise Lost) in my husband's parent's belongings.  What can you tell us about it? It does not have a copyright page.

A:  Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1907. It originally came within a labeled box. See here.
It is a reprint and has nominal value.

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  Can you tell me the year of this book, Elizabeth and Her German Garden? Is this book reproduced? What the value of this book is.
I can not find this book cover on the sites I've searched.

A:  Your book is part of the Petit Trianon Series and was published in 1903-1904.
It originally came within a labeled box.
It is a reprint with nominal value.