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13 Apr 2019 180

Vademecum Series

Q:  I am trying to find out a bit more about this book, The Scarlet Letter. It must have been printed in 1899 as the copyright says 1899 and the inscription is dated New Years 1900. Any info you can provide would be lovely!

A:  Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1899.
It originally came within a labeled box.

It is a reprint with nominal value.


03 Apr 2019 47

Beauxarts Series

Q:  I recently found this second edition copy of The Scarlet Letter. I was trying to find the publishing date and after going through your website, I couldn’t find one with this particular cover. Inside there is a handwritten date of 1897 and reason of purchase. There is also the reprinted second edition preface.

A:  Your book is part of the Beauxarts Series and was published in 1897. See: http://henryaltemus.com/series/series47.htm

This is a late reprint of the second edition.


01 Apr 2019 47

Beauxarts Series

Q:  I have the referenced book and am trying to find out the value of this book. Your firm published this book in 1895. I have attached a picture of this book (Poems) for your review.

Could you verify this book and any information you may have for this book.


A:  Your book was published in 1897 as part of the Beauxarts Series (earlier numbering) 47.

It is a reprint.

In my opinion because it is a reprint of a common title and because the book is in poor condition, it has no monetary value.


28 Mar 2019 65

The Christmas Gift Series

Q:  I would like any information you have on this book! The Courtship of Miles Standish (date, value, etc.) Thank you very much.

A:  Your book is part of The Christmas Gift Series published in about 1906-1907. It originally came with a piece of holly attached to the front cover within a labeled box. See: http://www.henryaltemus.com/series/series65.htm

Value: maybe a couple of dollars.


22 Mar 2019 47

Beauxarts Series

Q:  Can you provide any information about this book? "Addresses by Phillips Brooks." What I find most interesting is the section in which a Sermon that was spoken while President Lincoln was Laying in Wait is indicated.

A:  Your book is a reprint. It was published as part of the Beauxarts Series in 1897.

It has nominal value.


05 Mar 2019 143

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  I am helping my grandmother organize and came across this book (Cranford) and I’m hoping you can give me some insight.

A:  Your book is part of the Petit Trianon Series. It was published in 1903-1904. It is a reprint.
Originally it came in a labeled box.


03 Mar 2019 162

Sanspareil Series

Q:  Hello. I have this book, Camille by Dumas, 1898.
I cannot find details. I am wondering its worth.


A:  Your book is part of the Sanspareil Series and was published in 1898.

It is a reprint with nominal value only.

Originally it had a dust jacket. Example is here.


19 Feb 2019 179

Vademecum Series

Q:  Thank you for any information you may be able to tell me about this book (Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin). It’s got a copyright of 1895. Nothing else as far as when it was printed. Thanks again for anything you can tell me about the book.

A:  Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1895.

See: Henry Altemus Company - Vademecum Series (early numbering) 179

It is a reprint and has nominal value.


15 Feb 2019 143

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  Good morning,
These are some photos of an old book (Hamlet) I have that was printed by the Henry Altemus Company. I could not find any dates printed inside the book. I am wondering if you could help me to find out how old the book is as well as the value.


A:  Your book was a published in 1900 as part of the Petit Trianon Series (Third numbering) Series 143.

During this year the left side of the volumes had a stereotyped pattern whereas the right half of the cover had one of numerous decorative patterns.

These books also came within a labeled box. See here

Your book has nominal value only.


29 Jan 2019 100

Good Time Series

Q:  I recently found a book published by Henry Altemus and was hoping to get some more information on it. It is "Laddie" part 5 of the Good Times Series. I will attach pictures of the book. Any information would be helpful!

A:  As you know, your book is part of the Good Time Series. This book is a reprint but with the jacket is quite nice.

Since this title is not in great demand, it has little value.


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