Henry Altemus Company

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Vademecum Series

Q:  Hi - have the book Sesame and Lilies by Ruskin and published by Altemus. There is no date in the book. Searching on the internet, have not been able to find another one with this cover. Would be interested in information on this book and the approximate value.

A:  Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1901.
See: Henry Altemus Company - Vademecum Series (later numbering) Series 180

This edition of this title is a reprint and in my opinion has nominal monetary value.

Boys and Girls Classics

Q:  Recently got this book, Water Babies. There's no print date or any identifying info and I can't find it online.
Any insight as to the age and value of it?
I'm sure it's not a 1st print or super valuable but always exciting to hear when a book was made. I'm assuming early 1900s as it was with a few more books from 1890-1940s and this book was printed from what I understand 1890-1920s and then re produced later.

A:  Your book is part of the Boys and Girls Classics Series. The publication date is between 1900-1906.
For an exact date follow the chart here: Henry Altemus Company - Boys and Girls Classics (old) Series 58

Unfortunately it is not a very collectible title so it has little monetary value.

Vademecum Series

Q:  I am trying to find out the date this book was published and the value of of it. (Manon Lescaut) Although I have search for it online, I cannot find this exact cover. I do not know what this book is worth and thought you might be able to help me.

A:  Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1903.
See: Henry Altemus Company - Vademecum Series (later numbering) Series 180

It is a reprint and in my opinion has nominal monetary value.
The cover is here as #19 (Henry Altemus Company - Vademecum Series / European Artists)

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  Would appreciate information on my copy of The Queen of the Air by Henry Ruskin. It has an attractive cover and is in quite good condition considering its age.

A:  Your book is part of the Petit Trianon Series and was published in 1895-1896.
It is a reprint.
Henry Altemus Company - Petit Trianon (First numbering) 141

Vademecum Series

Q:  Please advise, any information you can share will be appreciated; no date, only publishers name. Uncle Tom's Cabin

A:  Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1905-1906.
It originally came in a labeled box.

It is a reprint with nominal value.

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

Vademecum Series

Q:  I was hoping you could tell me the date of this book (The Fairy Land of Science). I cannot seem to locate another edition with this cover.
It is just "Henry Altemus" on title page with an image of Mount Blanc on opposite page.  Some of the topics are: sunbeams, ocean, coal and bees.

A:  Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1903. See: Henry Altemus Company - Vademecum Series (later numbering) Series 180

During 1903, books in this Altemus series used one of more than 43 different paste-ons on the cover. Your cover is #5 here: Henry Altemus Company - Vademecum Series / European Artists

These pictures could be combined to form a larger illustration. #5 was combined with #18. (see here)

Vademecum Series

Q:  Good day. Can you tell me more about the age of this book and its value please? A Christmas Carol

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

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

In my opinion, it has nominal value.

Love and Friendship Series

Q:  Hello, I found this in my mothers things… (The Three Musketeers) it appears to be one of yours. There is no publishing date that I can find.
Please share more information if possible.

A:  Your book is part of the "Love and Friendship Series". See: Henry Altemus Company - Love and Friendship Series 127
It was published in the 1901-1905 range.
It is a reprint with nominal value.

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  I haven't found an edition of the Changed Cross with this cover. Can you send any information?

A:  Your book was published in 1907 as part of the Petit Trianon Series.
See: http://www.henryaltemus.com/series/series143.htm

It is a reprint with nominal value.

Vademecum Series

Q:  Any idea when this was published or a value, it's in very good condition. Bracebridge Hall

A:  Your book was published as part of the Vademecum Series between 1909-1912. It is a reprint and originally came in a labeled box.

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

Unfortunately it is not a very sought after title. In my opinion, it is only worth a couple of dollars.