Q: I have been trying to find info out about this book and I can’t find it anywhere.

A: Your book is part of the Wee Books for Wee Folks Series. It was originally copyrighted 1920 and reprinted for a number of years thereafter. See http://henryaltemus.com/series/series186.htm
In poor condition it has little value.

Q: I purchased this book today, “Ten Nights in a Bar Room”. Attached is a picture of the cover. I was wondering if I wasted my money? Could you tell me when it was published?
On the third page, a hand written note is as follows:
“Presented to Mr. Oliver Hill by his schoolmates in the Miltore Center Schools Oct. 15, 1901”
Thank you for any info you have.

A: Your book is part of the Vademecum Series. This series is an Altemus publisher’s series of reprints.
It was published in 1900. See http://henryaltemus.com/series/series180.htm

Anything more than a few dollars and you spent too much.

Q: I am attempting to date my pretty copy of Legends of the Province-House by Nathaniel Hawthorne. After looking at your site I am assuming 1899. Am I correct?
Thank you for any information you might provide me!

A: Well you are close on the date but not right. The actual date of publication is 1903-1904.
You can see your book here: http://henryaltemus.com/series/series143.htm. It is part of the Petit Trianon Series that is an Altemus publisher’s series of reprints.
There were multiple different cover designs for this series.

The key to dating it is the pattern on the left side of the cover. Note how your book’s pattern matches the others in the 1903-1904 group.

I suspect that a picture or copyright in your book says 1899. This indicates when Altemus first published this title not when your particular book was published.

Q: I have recently received a book apparently put out by the Henry Altemus Company and am dying to know more of the details of the book but have yet to find any information of the book anywhere. I have read and reread the story of one of our greatest hero’s this nation has ever seen. The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is the book title and in the book there has been placed an old stamp of sorts for an old Sunday school saying this book was given to a student in 1904. I would like to know as much information about the publication of this book by the company as possible. Is there any way you can help, as it would be much appreciated. Thank you very much for your time and a very happy holiday to you.

A: Your book is part of the Vademecum Series. This series is an Altemus publisher’s series of reprints.
There are multiple different cover formats for this series. Your book is a 1904 edition.
http://henryaltemus.com/series/series180.htm

Q: I have this book and want any info you can share with me. What is the value of this book? Condition is excellent. There is a red box that this book was in with a little wear and tear consisting of scuff marks.

A: Your book can be found at http://henryaltemus.com/series/series180.htm.
It is part of the Vademecum Series which is an Altemus publisher’s series of reprints.
It is a 1915 edition. Value is anywhere between zero and $25 (with the box) depending on which buyers see it. By the way, without the box it generally has very little value.