Henry Altemus Company

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Wee Books for Wee Folks

Q:  Is this valuable? Peter Rabbit

A:  Nice book. It is the second American edition of this title.

See: http://www.henryaltemus.com/peter_rabbit/peterrabbit.htm

My estimate $15-50.

The American first edition was published early in 1904.
(First American edition)

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  Hello! I came across your site searching for information about my copy of Uncle Tom's Cabin. I have been unable to find the same cover in searches on your site and can not find it via google lens either. Would you be able to share more information about the edition we have as there is not a date printed in the book?

A:  Your book is part of the Petit Trianon Series and was published in 1908.
It originally came within a labeled box. An example is shown here.

It is a late reprint.

Petit Trianon Series

Vademecum Series

Q:  Can you tell me anything about this book? (Rip Van Winkle) When printed and such. I can't find it on the internet anywhere. Don't know what it is worth. The woman who get it wrote that it was given to her in 1911. Thanks

A:  Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published between 1909-1912. It originally came within a red labeled box. An example is shown here

It is a reprint with nominal value.

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

Vademecum Series

Q:  I have perfect green book The Lady of the Lake by Scott..1896 Henry Altemus manufacture Philadelphia. I am confused looking on internet. Can you help identify or any value?

A:  Your book was published as part of the Vademecum Series in 1895-1896.

It is a reprint with nominal monetary value.

Vademecum Series

Q:  I would like to know more about this book. I also noticed the author's last name is misspelled Stephenson. Does that make this book more valuable if valuable or rare at all? Please enlighten me. Thank you. Also I have not been able to find the exact one anywhere.

A:  Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1897. It is a reprint. In good shape it has nominal value. In poor shape it probably has no monetary value.

See: http://www.henryaltemus.com/series/series179.htm

Vademecum Series

Q:  I have just received a lovely book undated, printed by Henry Altemus Company of "The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam". The introduction is by John Hay, with an illustration believed to be by Gilbert James: "A jug of wine, a loaf of bread and thou".

If possible I would love to know the date of publication and any other information you may have.

A:  Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1908. It originally came within a labeled box. An example is shown here.

It is a reprint with nominal value.

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

Vademecum Series

Q:  If I understand I have the first publication in 1899 of «ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND».
Please find herewith the cover.

A:  You have a 1901 publication of this title. It is part of the Vademecum Series. It is a late reprint.

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

Vademecum Series

Q:  I have a copy of The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin with introduction and notes. Philadelphia Henry Altemus 1895. That I can not find anywhere else to obtain more information.

A:  Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1895.
It is a reprint with nominal value.
For more information see: Henry Altemus Company - Vademecum Series (early numbering) 179

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  Trying to determine year of publication. Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam

A:  This book is part of the Petit Trianon Series and was published in 1903-1904. It is a reprint that originally came within a labeled box.
For more information see: Henry Altemus Company - Petit Trianon (Third numbering) Series 143

Young People's Library- Format 2

Q:  Child's Life of Christ

A:  This book is part of the Young People's Library, Format 2. It was published between 1898 and 1902. It originally came with a dust jacket.
It is a reprint.
For more information see: Henry Altemus Company - Young People's Library Series 202