Henry Altemus Company

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Vademecum Series

Q:  I recently purchased a hardback book entitled "Of The Imitation of Christ" by Thomas A'Kempis published by Altemus.  The cover is pictured below.  It has no publish date.  Can you help identify when it was published?

A:  A: Your book was published in 1903. It is part of the Vademecum Series.
It is a reprint that originally came within a labeled box.
In my opinion- nominal value.

See: https://henryaltemus.com/series/series180.htm

Vademecum Series

Q:  I found this little 1899 copy of Walden.
It's very sweet!!
Can you tell me any more?

A:  Your book was published in 1901 as part of the Vademecum Series. See: http://www.henryaltemus.com/series/series180.htm

It is a reprint. In my opinion it only has nominal monetary value.

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.

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)

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.

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.

Vademecum Series

Q:  Hello, I have this copy of Emerson's Essays and would like to know the publication date and if it was part of any printed series like the Vademecum. It says "First Series", what does that mean?

Any additional information would be greatly appreciated.

A:  Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1904.

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

It is a reprint with nominal value.

Altemus published two books of Emerson's Essays. One is called “First Series". The other is called "Second Series".

Vademecum Series

Q:  Hello! I found a book (The Magic Nuts) published by Altemus Company, and I was wondering if you could give me a little more info on it or at least help me to date it (I can't find a date inside). I've been looking into this out of curiosity and haven't been able to find much when I found your website. Let me know what you think. Thank you in advance!

A:  Your book was published between 1909-1912 as part of the Vademecum Series. It is a reprint with nominal value.
See: http://www.henryaltemus.com/series/series180.htm