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Date Series Num Information
20 Jun 2018 48

Beauxarts Series

Q:  Hi! I have an old copy of Uncle Tom's Cabin. It’s been in our family since 1905. Can you tell me what year it might have been published?

A:  Your book is part of the Beauxarts Series and was published in 1902.

It originally came within a labeled box. See here


13 Jun 2018 44

Banbury Cross Series

Q:  Can you tell me the value of this book? The Three Bears

A:  This book is from the Banbury Cross Series This series has ten volumes and was published in 1904.

These books originally had dust jackets.

Your book is in terrible shape and has no monetary value.

Here is what the dust jackets looked like.


10 Jun 2018 131

Mother Goose Series

Q:  Wanting to know what these books are worth. They are not in the best of shape but they are originals. Cinderella; or, the Little Glass Slipper & Puss in Boots

A:  These books are from the Mother Goose Series.

This series had three formats and were published between 1903 and then 1920's. They originally had dust jackets.

These books are in poor shape and have little, if any, value.


05 Jun 2018 45

Beautiful Stories Series

Q:  I'm trying find out the value of these books and find out how to find a collector. The Wisest Man, the Story of Solomon

A:  This book is from the ten volume Beautiful Stories Series.

This series was published in six different formats. This book is from Format 1 - published in 1906 and originally had a dust jacket.

These books are quite common and in poor shape without a jacket they have no monetary value.


18 May 2018 180

Vademecum Series

Q:  The book is Poe's Poems I have looked on line and can not find one with the same cover this one also has black and white illustrations in it can you please help. This book was printed by your company.

A:  Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1900.
It is a reprint as are all of the titles in this series. It originally came in a labeled box.
In 1900 the cover was published in a number of different colors.

It has nominal value only.


14 May 2018 143

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  Greetings, I have a Henry Altemus Company copy of The House of the Seven Gables. It is 4.25" x 6.25". I have attached a scan of the cover, but it doesn’t convey the sparkle of the gold in all the lines, text, and four-leafed symbols. Can you tell me what series it is, and how to ascertain its value in the marketplace? I appreciate any help you can provide.

A:  Hello, Your book is part of the Petit Trianon Series and was published in 1908-1909.

It is a reprint and originally came in a box. See here.

It has nominal value. (A couple of dollars).


10 May 2018 127

Love and Friendship Series

Q:  I can't seem to find information on my copy of the Legend of Sleepy Hollow anywhere. The covers just never match up. Could you tell me a bit more about my book and what it's worth?

A:  Your book is from the Love and Friendship Series. See: Henry Altemus Company - Love and Friendship Series 127

It was published in the 1902-1905 range.
It is a reprint and has nominal value (a few dollars).


05 May 2018 179

Vademecum Series

Q:  Couldn’t find any comparable book...love the cover.
No date.
Would appreciate any help.


A:  Your book is from the Vademcum Series and was published in 1897. See: Henry Altemus Company - Vademecum Series (early numbering) 179

It is a reprint as are all of the books in this series.
It has nominal value.


10 Apr 2018 48

Beauxarts Series

Q:  Hello, I'm wondering what year & series this version of "Evangeline and Other Poems" comes from. Thank you for your expertise & help.

A:  Your book is part of the Beauxarts Series and was published between 1899 and 1901.

It originally came within a labeled box.

It is a reprint as are all the titles in this series.


08 Apr 2018 143

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  So… what have I got? Drummond's Addresses. Thanx!

A:  This book was published in 1907 as part of the Petit Trianon Series. It is a reprint and originally came within a labeled box.
It has nominal value.

See here for a picture of a representative box for this series.


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