Q: I am wanting to learn more about this book (Jack and the Bean-Stalk), published as stated by the Henry Altemus Company Philadelphia. I’ve looked around on your site, but can’t find this particular book. I appreciate any information you can provide. Thank you!

A: Your book can be found here: http://henryaltemus.com/series/series188.htm

The ten books of this series-Wee Folks Cinderella Series- have the same format as the Wee Books for Wee Folks Series.

This series’ little books are all fairy tales.

Without the dust jacket it has nominal value.

Q: Any information that you can provide on this particular book (Two Years Before the Mast) will be appreciated.

A card found inside the book indicates it was a Christmas present in 1901.

A: Information about your book can be found here: http://henryaltemus.com/series/series58.htm

This series of 40 books consisted mostly of books for juveniles in addition to a few classics .

Based on format your book was published between 1899 and 1902.

It is a reprint and has minimal value.

Q: Hi I have a book written by sir walter Lubbock printed in Philadelphia by henry altemus preface is dated January 1887 by kent down it has clovers all over the front cover I’ve sent 2 pictures

Can you help me with a value and year published?

A: Your book was published in 1897. See: http://henryaltemus.com/series/series179.htm

It is a reprint as were all of the books of this publisher’s series of essays, poetry, classic fiction, etc.

It originally came in a labeled box.

It only has nominal value.

Q: Is this book of any value (Autocrat of the Breakfast Table)? It is in relative good shape. do you know how many were published? thank you

A: This series of 149 volumes was published in 1899. See http://henryaltemus.com/series/series130.htm

All of its volumes are reprints and except for a few widely collected titles have little value.

Your book only has nominal value.

I do not know how many were published but it really does not matter. Rarity does not necessarily equate to value.

Q: Can you please give any information regarding the attached picture of the Bible Birthday Book. Any information would be greatly appreciated!

A: Your book was published between 1908 and 1924 as part of the Devotional Series.

See http://henryaltemus.com/series/series75.htm

It originally came inside a labeled box.

It has only nominal, if any, value.