Henry Altemus Company

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Vademecum Series

Q:  I was wondering how old this book is. There is no copyright date listed.
It is titled Essays by Bacon

A:  Your book was part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1894.
It is a reprint and because of the poor condition has minimal monetary value.
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Vademecum Series

Q:  I bought this book at an auction and have not found an identical copy to know value/published date etc. I was hoping you might be able to provide me with some information about it. Obviously from the writing it is from before 1898 but that's all I know.

A:  Your book was published in 1898 as part of the Vademecum Series
It is a reprint with nominal value.
For more information see: http://henryaltemus.com/series/series179.htm

Poems We Love Series

Q:  Just picked this up in a second hand store. The Raven and Other Poems

Wondering what you think of it and its possible value??

A:  This book is part of the Poems We Love Series (Series #146). It was published between 1912-1915. It originally came within a labeled box.

Ordinarily there is very little interest in the books of this series since they are reprints. In addition you are lacking the box that it came in. But there is an active market for books by Poe so it is possible your book would have some value.

For more info see: http://henryaltemus.com/series/series146.htm

Vademecum Series

Q:  Is it possible to identify the year of this book from the cover? There is no identifying year that I could find in it. Emerson's Essays, Second Series

A:  Yes. Your book was published as part of the Vademecum Series in 1907. During that year books had a number of different colors and applique pictures but the cover template was the same.

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

Sanspareil Series

Q:  I have a book Fanchon, Henry Altemus 1896. Can you give me an idea of value for this book?

A:  Your book is part of the Sanspareil Series published in 1898. Sanspareil Series 162 (earlier numbering)
It is a reprint without the dust jacket of a not in demand title.
Unless you can find a buyer who loves the attractive cover, it will be a hard sell at any price.

Beauxarts Series

Q:  Could you help me date this book, and possibly offer a price value?

A:  Your book is part of the Beauxarts Series and was published in 1897. See: Beauxarts Series
It is a reprint of a title that is not in great demand.
In my opinion, it has nominal value.

Young People's Library, Format 4

Q:  I’ve had this book for awhile & recently wanted to give it to my granddaughter, but her mother didn’t want it since she had so many books already!
It was from a library, I think, that said 3 day book. & then given to a Sunday school child in 1929. There’s an inscription.
Now I’m reading it to my other 5 year old granddaughter. I was looking to see when it was first published and did not see a date. That’s when I looked it up on the Internet & was curious to see about ordering other titles that were listed in the back , all $1.00 each!
What can you tell me about this book. A Child's Story of the Bible

A:  Your book is part of the Young People’s Library, Format 4. It was published between 1923 and 1933. It originally had a dust jacket.
It is a reprint. See: Young People’s Library, Format 4

Slip in the Pocket Classics Series

Q:  Hi I was wondering about this book the Three Musketeers and other stories someone wrote 1921 on inside cover any idea of age?

A:  Your book is part of the Classics Series/ Slip in the Pocket Series. Without the dust jacket it is impossible to exactly date this book. 1909-1915 would be approximate dates.
See: Slip in the Pocket Series

Kipling Series

Q:  I am wondering if this book is worth anything? The Three Musketeers

A:  This book is part of the Kipling Series and was published in 1899.
It is a reprint.
It has nominal value.

Langhorne Series

Q:  Hi, we ran across this book (Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam) in an old box. I've been trying to identify it/figure out its worth, but would like some help if possible.

A:  Your book is part of the "Langhorne Series" and was published between 1914 and 1917. Originally its was sold within a fabled box.
For more info see: Langhorne Series 117
It is a reprint and, in my opinion, only has nominal value.