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01 Aug 2021 0

Essays of Lord Bacon

Q:  Recently I came into possession of an older Henry Altemus print, "The Essays of Lord Bacon." From what I can find online, it appears to be in the Sanspareil Series, but I am unsure because the marbled cover and binding seem different from the examples on your website.

I have included photos of the title page, as well as the cover and spine. Any help identifying this book would be greatly appreciated.


A:  Your book is either from the Altemus Library (Henry Altemus Company - Altemus Library Series 37), the Laurel Series (Henry Altemus Company - Laurel Series (Two volume sets) Series 119), or the Fairmount Series (Henry Altemus Company - Fairmount Series 83).

In order to determine the exact series the book belongs to you would need the box which the book originally came in. The boxes were labeled with the book title and series name. Unfortunately the boxes are rarely found.


23 Jul 2021 143

Petite Trianon Series

Q:  Could you tell me about this copy? The Scarlet Letter

A:  Your book is part of the Petit Trianon Series and was published in 1903-1904. It originally came within a labeled box. See: http://www.henryaltemus.com/series/series143.htm

It is a reprint and in my opinion, in this condition has nominal value on a good day.


28 May 2021 143

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  Please help me determine the year of this book, The Lady of the Lake. I can not find the cover anywhere. If you can share with me the edition and history and if it's rare I would love to hear more. Thank you so much!

A:  Your book is part of the Petit Trianon Series and was published in 1908-1909. It originally came within a labeled box. Example shown here.
See: Henry Altemus Company - Petit Trianon (Third numbering) Series 143

It is not a very collectible title and therefore only has nominal value.


10 Apr 2021 179

Vademecum Series

Q:  Any info available? (Kidnapped) Value it's worth? Where could I sell?

A:  Your book is from the Vademecum Series and was published in 1898. See: Henry Altemus Co - Vademecum Series (early numbering) 179
It is a reprint.
In my opinion it is only worth a couple of dollars. You could try Ebay.


04 Apr 2021 142

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  Hi – I am trying to determine the date for this book (Undine) but sadly the front page has been torn out. I would appreciate any guidance you could offer.

A:  Your book is part of the Petit Trianon Series and was published in 1898.

See: Henry Altemus Company - Petit Trianon (Second numbering) Series 142


22 Mar 2021 143

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  My grandma recently passed and my grandpa gifted me a copy of Uncle Tom's Cabin. I tried to date it using the website but was unable to. Is there anything you could tell me?

A:  Your book is from the Petit Trianon Series. See: http://www.henryaltemus.com/series/series143.htm
It was published in 1903-1905.
It is a reprint.


11 Mar 2021 115

La Belle Fleur Series

Q:  I came across this copy of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and am unable to properly date the work. Would you be able to help me based on the pictures I provided? If you need any more information, please let me know.

A:  Your book was published in 1901 as part of the La Belle Fleur Series.
This book originally came with a dust jacket. It is a reprint.
For more information see: Henry Altemus Company - La Belle Fleur Series 115


01 Mar 2021 79

Esperance Series

Q:  I am trying to get more info on a copy of Rip Van Winkle that I have. Your site is an incredible resource and I think I know where the book came from but any help would be appreciated. It is a soft suede like green cover which seems to match the Petit Trianon series 3rd numbering, format 2 but it could also be format 5. Title page says
Philadelphia
Henry Altemus Company

I have attached a copy of the cover below. Any info regarding the books series, year or rarity would be a help to me.


A:  Your book is actually part of the Esperance Series and was published between 1905-1909.
See: Henry Altemus Co - Esperance Series 79

It originally had a little ribbon on the cover and was sold within a labeled box.


12 Feb 2021 163

Sanspareil Series

Q:  This is The Scarlett Letter By Nathaniel Hawthorne.
I am wondering if it has any value.


A:  Your book is part of the Sanspareil series and was published in 1899.

See: Henry Altemus Company - Sanspareil Series 163 (later numbering-1899)

It is a reprint and unfortunately only has nominal value.


25 Jan 2021 143

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  Hello! Any info you could give me on this (possible value, best place to try and sell it) would be great, thank you! The Pilgrim's Progress

A:  Your book is part of the Petit Trianon Series and was published in 1903-1904.

See: http://www.henryaltemus.com/series/series143.htm

It is a reprint of a title that is not in great demand. The book's condition is poor. In my opinion it has little or no monetary value.


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