Q: We have this book (The House of the Seven Gables) and as you can see, it is in very good condition. Published in 1892. No dust cover. Can you give us any information regarding its value?
A: Your book can be found here:
http://henryaltemus.com/series/series38.htm
It was published between 1913 and 1916.
The Altemus copyright refers to the first time Altemus published this title as a reprint in 1892.
It has only nominal value.
This two volume series published in 1890 and 1891 is extremely scarce. These two books were part of the first Altemus designated series.
Especially difficult to find are the two paperback books. They are exceedingly rare most likely because of low print runs and the fragile nature of a 120 year old book in wraps.
Here is book #1 in wraps. For more information about this scarce series see http://henryaltemus.com/series/series107.htm
Q: I was given an old book (The Lady of the Lake) and I wondered what you could tell me about its age.
A: You can find your book here with the 1904 books.
http://henryaltemus.com/series/series180.htm
It is part of the Vademecum publisher’s series which is comprised of reprints.
The flowers seen on the cover are on of four possible flower pictures found in the 1904 books.
Q: Can you please tell me something about this book (Courtship of Miles Standish)?
A: Your book can be found here with the 1907 books.
http://henryaltemus.com/series/series143.htm
It is part of the Petit Trianon Series. This publisher’s series is made up of reprints of classics, poetry, fiction, etc.
This book originally came in a labeled box.
It only has nominal value.
Q: I have attached pictures of a book I have called “Jessica’s First Prayer and Jessica’s Mother” by Henry Altemus Company with no date of publication anywhere. Any info you have on it would be appreciated.
A: Your book can be found with the 1905-1906 books here: http://henryaltemus.com/series/series143.htm
It originally came in a labeled box.
It is a reprint in the Petit Trianon publisher’s series.
It only has nominal value.