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Vademecum Series

Q:  I would like to know more about this book. I also noticed the author's last name is misspelled Stephenson. Does that make this book more valuable if valuable or rare at all? Please enlighten me. Thank you. Also I have not been able to find the exact one anywhere.

A:  Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1897. It is a reprint. In good shape it has nominal value. In poor shape it probably has no monetary value.

See: http://www.henryaltemus.com/series/series179.htm

Vademecum Series

Q:  I have a copy of The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin with introduction and notes. Philadelphia Henry Altemus 1895. That I can not find anywhere else to obtain more information.

A:  Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1895.
It is a reprint with nominal value.
For more information see: Henry Altemus Company - Vademecum Series (early numbering) 179

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.
For more information see: henryaltemus.com

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

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.

Vademecum Series

Q:  I have a copy of Carmen that I'm trying to find the date of, the closest I can guess is 1896 or 1897. Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated.

A:  1896.

See: Henry Altemus Company - Vademecum Series (early numbering) 179

Vademecum Series

Q:  Thank you for any information you may be able to tell me about this book (Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin). It’s got a copyright of 1895. Nothing else as far as when it was printed. Thanks again for anything you can tell me about the book.

A:  Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1895.

See: Henry Altemus Company - Vademecum Series (early numbering) 179

It is a reprint and has nominal value.

Vademecum Series

Q:  I found this of my grandmother's (Natural Law in the Spiritual World). I can't find anything online or a definite date. I was hoping someone would know more about it, what year it could be from, etc. Thanks in advance!

A:  Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1896.

This title is a reprint with nominal value.

Vademecum Series

Q:  I have a copy of "The Imitation of Christ" that does not have a date. There is a gift inscription from Christmas of 1898, but no other indication of age.

I am curious if you can help me figure out the year it was published.

A:  You book was published in 1898 as part of the Vademecum Series.

Like all the titles in this series, it is a reprint.

See Henry Altemus Company - Vademecum Series (early numbering) 179

Vademecum Series

Q:  Trying to get more information on a book in my collection. I'm attaching pictures to help figure out a publication date.

A:  This book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published fun 1897. All the books in this series are reprints.