This four book series has multiple formats. The books of each format either came with a dust jacket or a labeled box. Today I am adding to the database a picture of the Format 2 labeled box. As I have mentioned numerous times, all Altemus books came with a dust jacket or a labeled box. Of course, finding them is another matter.
This is a nice example of an early labeled box.
Q: This book was in my Grandfather’s book collection. Could you tell me a little about it? It’s missing the copyright page, but has the Altemus Publishing Company page inside the book. It’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Thanks so much.
A: Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1907. Originally it came within a labeled box. These books came in multiple colors and any one of more than 40 possible paste-on pictures have been seen on the cover.
All of the books from this series are reprints and thus for the most part have little value. Some volumes such as Alice in Wonderland are worth a bit more because of the significance of the title.
For more information see http://henryaltemus.com/vademecum.htm.
Q: Hi, I was looking for information on this book. The copyright reads 1899 on the side of the inside cover picture, but beyond the title- Black Beauty, the author and publisher of Henry Altemus, there is no information. Could you fill in the gaps about this book and it’s worth?
A: Your book is from the Petit Trianon Series and was published in 1899.
See http://henryaltemus.com/series/series143.htm
The books of this series originally came in a labeled box. It is a reprint and only has nominal value.
Q: Hello,
I have looked all over your site and cannot find the cover similar to the Black Beauty book we own. Attached is a picture of the cover. The book has no missing pages but does not have a published date page.
On the title page it has
Philadelphia
Henry Altemus Company
Which according to your site it was published after 1900.
Can you give us an idea of its age and value?
A: You can find your book here: http://henryaltemus.com/series/series58.htm
It is part of the Boys and Girls Classics Series which was published between 1899-1906.
Based on the ads in the back of the book you should be able to date this book rather easily. (Look at the chart at the link above.)
Your book is a reprint and generally only sells for a few dollars.
Q: Here are a couple of pictures of the book I have. Thank you in advance for your help.
A: Your book is from the Petit Trianon Series and was published in 1899.
See http://henryaltemus.com/series/series143.htm
The 1899 books have a stereotyped pattern on the left side of the cover. On the right half of the cover are various decorative patterns or floral designs.
The books of this series originally came in a labeled box. It is a reprint and only has nominal value.
Q: Trying to find the value of this thanks: can’t find a copy of this cover. Thanks:)
A: This book is from the Vademecum Series. http://henryaltemus.com/series/series179.htm
The cover is characteristic of the 1895 publications and has been seen in numerous colors.
Since it is a reprint and the title is not is in great demand, this book only has nominal value.