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Petit Trianon Series

Q:  My sister sent this book to me as a birthday present. (Treasure Island) I did not find an image of it on the website. I did find the book. Can you tell me more about it?

It is part of the later Illustrated Vademus Series?

A:  Your book is part of the Petit Trianon Series and was published in 1907. See: Henry Altemus Company - Petit Trianon (Third numbering) Series 143
It is a reprint.
It originally came in a labeled box (See website).

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  I am trying to identify the age and value of a book that belonged to my grandmother (The Song of Hiawatha). I suspect it is the early 1900's, but there is no date published in the book. Thanks for your help.

A:  It was published in 1907 as part of the Petit Trianon Series.
It is a reprint originally sold in a labeled box.
See: http://www.henryaltemus.com/series/series143.htm

Monetary value: maybe a couple of dollars

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  Can you tell me anything about this book? Thank you

A:  Your book is part of the Petit Trianon Series and was published in 1899.
It originally came within a labeled box.
It is a reprint.

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

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  I purchased this book today (The Chimes). The date on the inside is 1903 on a hand written inscription but no printed date. I can't seem to determine which series it's from.

A:  Your book was published in 1901-1902 as part of the Petit Trianon Series.

The cover illustration was drawn by Alphonse Mucha.

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  This book has been in our family, apparently since 1903, judging by the note on the flyleaf. I wondered if it might be a first edition, but I don't see any publishing information inside. After the inscribed flyleaf is the title page: "EVANGELINE, A TALE OF ACADIE." On the back of the title page is a biography of Longfellow, and the poem begins on the following page. Just wondering if you could tell me the year of publication and whether it is a first edition. Thanks for your help. Photos attached.

A:  Your book is part of the Petit Trianon Series. This cover format was published in 1903-1904.
It originally came within a labeled box.
It is a reprint.
See:  Petit Trianon (Third numbering) Series 143

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  Hi, This book, Twice Told Tales was given to my grandmother on December 25, 1910. Her Aunt Mattie has written on the inside of the cover. I was wondering if you can give me any info about this book and if it has any monetary value.

A:  Your book is part of the Petit Trianon Series and was published in 1907. See: Henry Altemus Company - Petit Trianon (Third numbering) Series 143

It is a reprint with nominal value.

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  I have this copy of Washington Irving's Old Christmas. I have looked on the website but I can't find it. I'm wondering when it was published and if it's part of a set. Any info would be helpful.

A:  Your book was published as part of the Petit Trianon Series in 1908-1909. It originally came within a a labeled box. See here.
It is a reprint with nominal value.

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  We found this book (A Christmas Carol) in my grandmothers things. We love the the cover. The inscription says 1906. Anything you can add.

A:  Your book is part of the Petit Trianon Series and was published in 1907 (Christmas, 1906). It originally came in a labeled box. (See here)
It is a reprint with nominal value.

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  Can you tell me the year of this book, Elizabeth and Her German Garden? Is this book reproduced? What the value of this book is.
I can not find this book cover on the sites I've searched.

A:  Your book is part of the Petit Trianon Series and was published in 1903-1904.
It originally came within a labeled box.
It is a reprint with nominal value.

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  Hello, I "rescued" this precious little book at an estate sale today. It was in a dirty, dimly lit basement with lots of other old books. It’s a little dirty, but I am afraid to clean it. Also, there is no date whatsoever anywhere in it. The title on the front of the book is Longfellow's Poems Vol. 1

A:  Your book is part of the Petit Trianon Series and was published in 1907. See: Henry Altemus Company - Petit Trianon (Third numbering) Series 143
It originally came within a labeled box. See here.
It has nominal value.