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29 Nov 2013 179

Vademecum Series

Q:  Hi, How are you? I spent Thanksgiving with a friend and his parents. I mentioned that I was a Shakespeare fan and his mom showed us a copy of Tales from Shakespeare printed by Henry Altemus. The book looks particularly old and the cover is beautiful to me as I have an obsession with shamrocks. I tried searching both your website and google to figure out the publishing date but haven't been successful. I attached pictures of the book and it's title pages. Could you please tell me what you know about this edition? We are all really interested in finding out more about it.

A:  This book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1897. Originally it came within a labeled box. The cover format for 1897 was published in a multitude of colors.

It is a reprint and has little value.


26 Nov 2013 47

Beauxarts Series

Q:  I have been looking all over for price range for this book that I have but I have been unable to find much info on it via the internet. I am not sure if it is rare or not. I am really hoping you can be of some help! I have attached some pictures of the book to this email. Any help at all that you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

A:  Your book is part of the Beauxarts Series and was published in 1898. All of the books in this series are reprints.

It generally sells for only a few dollars if it sells at all.


17 Nov 2013 180

Vademecum Series

Q:  We have the attached book (Tanglewood Tales) in our library and it was published by Henry Altemus Company and is in excellent condition. We are trying to find out how much it is worth, however are unable to find another book with this cover or the year it was published. Can you help us?

A:  Your book was published in 1904 as part of the Vademecum Series. It originally came in a labeled box. During this year the covers were published with a number of colors. Four different flower appliqués have been seen on the front cover.

Flowers and a representative picture of a labeled box are shown on the series page.

It is a reprint and has only nominal value.


16 Nov 2013 202

Young People's Library, Format 4

Q:  As per your information on your website, I assume this book is format 4, #63. Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. What what this book be priced at? It is in excellent condition, however a name on the inside.

A:  Your book is part of the Young People's Library, Format 4. This format was published between 1923 and 1933. The books all have a book appropriate appliqué on the cover. The dust jacket matches the cover of the book.

The books in this series only have nominal value unless a dust jacket is present or the book has a very collectible title, i.e. Alice in Wonderland.
Your book will be a hard sell for more than a few dollars.


11 Nov 2013 179

Vademecum Series

Q:  I found this book at a garage sale the other day, I have scanned all the google info on Cranford: Mrs. Gaskell that I can possibly absorb and have yet to find an image that looks exactly like this book. I did find a Benjamin Franklin book from the same "Henry Altemus - Philadelphia" that has the exact same hardback binding, coloring, and design - just totally different content and titling was within it. Just curious as to why I don't see this particular combination of hardback and content within the pages of Google that I have combed so far. Hoping you might be able to clue me in on the specifics of this magnificent little story book - it would be much appreciated! Thanks in advance!

A:  Your book is an 1896 publication and is part of the Vademecum Series.

This title was reprinted by numerous book publishers in the 1880-1900 range. There are hundreds of different formats in various color covers, etc. Any one version might be hard to find. For instance your book but with an orange cover. But finding the title in a reprint is very easy. For that reason, unless your title is one that is coveted by collectors, it has only nominal value.


10 Nov 2013 180

Vademecum Series

Q:  I am researching a lot of old books and came across this one (Black Beauty). Most books that I have are from the 1800's and early 1900's. This book doesn't have a copyright page. So I have no idea what year it is from. Can you help me identify it? I am looking to sell these books and would really appreciate any info.

A:  This book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1902. All the titles in this multivolume, multi author series are reprints. The picture on the cover is one of more than 40 European paintings that were used as cover decorations. See ../vademecum.htm

This book only has nominal value.


03 Nov 2013 74

Dainty Series

Q:  Could you please give me any info about my book (The Children's Shakespeare) published in 1900 thank you

A:  Your book is part of the Dainty Series.

It is a Format 3 book and was published between 1903-1905. It originally came with a dust jacket. It is relatively common and only has nominal value.

The other formats are shown on the series page.


17 Oct 2013 141

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  I have a 4"x6" book that appears to be old. I cannot find a date anywhere in the book. Can you tell me if it is an original or reprint? Picture of cover and inside attached.

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

This format was published with numerous decorative right sided cover patterns with the same acorn decoration on the left.

It originally was published within a labeled box.
It is a reprint and has only nominal value.


16 Oct 2013 143

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  Hi there, I have acquired a book (Kidnapped) and am unable to find out about it. Please if you would be so kind as to tell me what you know of this book date and such. It has no publishing date in it. Thank You so very much for your time.

A:  Your book was published in 1907 as part of the Petit Trianon Series. It originally was sold within a labeled box.

This title is a reprint and only has nominal value.


15 Oct 2013 58

Boys and Girls Classics

Q:  Thank you in advance for your help. I'd like to know the date of publication and value of book: Shakespeare's Heroines. Please see attached photos.

A:  This book is part of the Boys and Girls Classics Series.

In order to determine the date of this book (1900-1906) you will need to look at this site: Boys and Girls Classics and go through the simple flow chart using the ads in the back of the book.

It only has nominal value.


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