Henry Altemus Company

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Vademecum Series

Q:  Hello, I recently came into possession of a box of books my mother collected from yard sales and estate sales as a teenager. She has always had an affinity for vintage books, a trait I have inherited.

In the box was a copy of Edgar Allen Poe's Weird Tales and according to the fly leaf it was printed and bound by The Henry Altemus company. I was wondering if there was anything you might be able to tell me about it I'm having trouble finding more information online.

A:  Your book was published in 1899 as part of the Vademecum Series.
It is a reprint.

See: Henry Altemus Company - Vademecum Series (later numbering) Series 180

Vademecum Series

Q:  Found this book among my parent's books, can you tell me anything about it please? Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

A:  Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1907.
See: Henry Altemus Company - Vademecum Series (later numbering) Series 180
It is a reprint with nominal value.

Vademecum Series

Q:  I recently came across a book that I picked up at a sale years ago and noticed that it was very very old, it's a copy of A Dog of Flanders by Ouida and the publisher is Altemus so I was doing some research on it but came up with nothing but I found your website and I was wondering if it could be if any interest to you.

There's no date of publication but in the back someone had written a note that dates it back to 1907 so let me know if you can tell me anything about it, I’d appreciate it. Thank you for your time.

A:  Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1907, originally in a labeled box.

It is a reprint.

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

Here is a picture of a representative box.

Vademecum Series

Q:  We found this book (Paradise Lost) in my husband's parent's belongings.  What can you tell us about it? It does not have a copyright page.

A:  Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1907. It originally came within a labeled box. See here.
It is a reprint and has nominal value.

Vademecum Series

Q:  Hello there! The publishing page has been torn out of this book, In His Steps. What can you tell me about it? Thank you so much!

A:  Your book is from the Vademecum Series and was published in 1901.
The picture on the appliqué is called "Spring" and was painted by Alphonse Mucha.
The title is a reprint with nominal value.
Henry Altemus Co - Alphonse Mucha
Henry Altemus Company - Vademecum Series (later numbering) Series 180

Vademcum Series

Q:  This was my aunt's book, Treasure Island, and there is no copyright date on the inside page. She was born in 1908. I would appreciate any information you can give me.

A:  Your book was published in 1915 as part of the Vademecum Series.
It originally was sold in a labeled box. See here.
See: http://www.henryaltemus.com/series/series180.htm
It a a reprint with nominal value.

Vademcum Series

Q:  I was hoping you might be able to tell me a little more about this book, Thoughts of Marcus Aurelius. It caught my eye at a garage sale, and I picked it up for $2. I was curious about what time period it was from, and if it has any particular value.

A:  Your book was published in 1902 as part of the Vademecum Series.
It originally came within a labeled box.
See: http://www.henryaltemus.com/series/series180.htm
In my opinion you paid a fair price.

Vademecum Series

Q:  I recently acquired this book, The Little Lame Prince, from a relative and wanted to inquire about the date and information of the book. When research I came across your website and saw the mention of Vademecum Series.
I was hoping to gain further knowledge on the subject of the book. Thank you for your time. Attached are some photos.

A:  Your book was published in 1903 as part of the Vademecum Series. It originally came within a labeled box.
It is a reprint with nominal value.
See: http://www.henryaltemus.com/series/series180.htm

Vademecum Series

Q:  I have two questions about the book, Evangeline and Other Poems, that is pictured on the attachment. One, is it part of the Valdemecum #180 or Petit Trianon #143 series? Its size is 6 1/4 by 4 1/4 inches. It was received as a gift by the former owner in 1903. It was published by Henry Altemus Company. Second, what are the name(s) of the flowers on the cover?

I have visited your website and thank you for providing such good information on Henry Altemus books.

A:  Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1904. On the webpage you can see books that have the same cover format in the 1904 pictures.

Your flowers match the Iris pictures. Of course, I wouldn’t know an iris from a dandelion but years ago a flower expert identified all of the Altemus cover flowers for me.
See Vademecum Series (later numbering) Series 180

Vademecum Series

Q:  Uncle Tom's Cabin
Curious of the value good condition
Published 1894

A:  Your book is a late reprint. It was published as part of the Vademecum Series in 1899.
See: http://www.henryaltemus.com/series/series180.htm
Nominal value.