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19 Dec 2018

Non Series #112 Poor Boys' Chances

Q:  Hello, In my possession I have a first edition, first impression of the John Habberton book, Poor Boys' Chances. I’ve had it in my possession for 21 years, or all of my life. The book's binding is now in poor condition, but it still has great value to me. I wanted to find out more about the printing and number of copies published. Do you have this information? The site has a very small amount of info about it, but was still interesting. John Habberton is not credited on Wikipedia and other sites for writing this book, so I assumed it was published in very limited quantities. It has been a source of great inspiration to me. Thank you for any information you can offer.

A:  Below is the section on this book and its author. I hope you find it helpful.
Non Series #112 Poor Boys' Chances

17 Dec 2018 189

Wee Folks Peter Rabbit Series

Q:  Just curious if this is a first or later edition Peter Rabbit's Christmas. Details include Copyright 1917 by Howard E. Altemus, says Wee Books for Wee Folks on the top of the title page. Page 64 has small blue & black illustration for "The End". Thank you! Kindest regards.

A:  Between 1917 (when this book was first published) and 1920 the cover lettering was red. Beginning in 1921 the cover lettering was dark green/ black.

Thus, your book is a first edition.

It did have a dust jacket. It is shown here.


15 Dec 2018 115

La Belle Fleur Series

Q:  I discovered this book (Black Beauty) and was wondering if it has any value. There are some condition issues and I would like to know if it would be worth restoring. Thanks.

A:  Your book is part of the La Belle Fleur Series and was published in 1901.

All the books in this publisher's series are reprints.

The books in this series originally came with dust jackets. An example is shown here.

Because of the poor condition, it has no monetary value. It would not be worth the money to restore it.


13 Dec 2018 179

Vademecum Series

Q:  I found this of my grandmother's (Natural Law in the Spiritual World). I can't find anything online or a definite date. I was hoping someone would know more about it, what year it could be from, etc. Thanks in advance!

A:  Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1896.

This title is a reprint with nominal value.


11 Dec 2018 58

Boys and Girls Classics

Q:  Hello,
This was our Grandfather's book. Pretty sure he bought it new when he first came to this Country from Norway, sometime around the turn of the 19/20th century.

Indications (inside) are it was printed by Henry Altemus Company, Philadelphia, Copyright 1899. Size is 6.5" x 4.25". Book is complete and fully readable but in frail, degraded condition.

In looking at hundreds of covers for this title, I have not yet found one with the image shown here. Seems unique.

I'd like to know when it was actually printed and anything else you may offer, including info on the cloth-bound cover.

With much appreciation.


A:  Your book is part of the Boys and Girls Classics Series. See: Henry Altemus Company - Boys and Girls Classics (old) Series 58

The books of this series were published between 1899-1906. Altemus incorporated in 1900, so your book has to have been published between 1900 and 1906.

The cover was designed by the Decorative Designers Firm.

On the website there is a flow chart that will enable you to date the book exactly by looking at the ads in the back.

Your volume is a reprint and has minimal value.


29 Nov 2018 99

Golden Treasury Series

Q:  I'm trying find information on book copyright 1897 philadelphia henry altemus called Daily Food for Christians please thank you.

A:  Your book was published between 1899 as part of the Golden Treasury Series.

It is a reprint with nominal value.


16 Nov 2018 180

Vademecum Series

Q:  I purchased this book (Hyperion) about 30 years ago in Monterey, Ca. I would appreciate any additional information about it. Thank you for your website and all the valuable information.

A:  Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1901.

It originally came within a labeled box.

It is a reprint and has nominal value.

The applique picture on the cover is one of more than 40 that have been seen. In most instances several pictures can be combined to form a larger illustration. For more information see: Henry Altemus Company - Vademecum Series / European Artists


28 Oct 2018 180

Vademecum Series

Q:  I am having a difficult time finding much information about this book (A Wonder Book). Is it rare? Regardless of its rarity, it is a lovely old book!
Thanks in advance for any information you can give.


A:  Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published 1909-1912.

It originally came within a labeled box. See: http://henryaltemus.com/series/series180.htm

It is a reprint and only has nominal value.


24 Oct 2018 146

Poems We Love Series

Q:  A Child's Garden of Verses. This would have been published between 1912-1915? Which Series # is it and what would it be worth?

A:  Your book is part of the Poems We Love Series. It was published between 1912 and 1915.

It was originally sold within a labeled box. See here.

It has nominal value.


17 Oct 2018 180

Vademecum Series

Q:  Hi. I looked on your website, and was unable to determine the date of this book. Would appreciate your help in determining the date and value.

The pages that say "Henry Altemus Company Philadelphia", and "James Russell Lowell Poems Philadelphia Henry Altemus Company" are separated from the binding, and are somewhat glossy. In other words, they are not the same type of paper in the rest of the book. It's approx. 6 3/8"L by 4 3/8" W by 15/16" thick.


A:  This book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1903. It is a reprint with nominal value.

The books of this year were seen with various color covers surrounding a European painting appliqué.

These volumes originally sold with labeled boxed. An example is here.

For more information see: Henry Altemus Company - Vademecum Series/European Artists


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