Q: Found a copy of paradise lost. how much is it worth?

A: This book is part of the Vademecum Series.
It was published between 1909-1912. It originally came within a red labeled box. (See representative picture below.)
In this year’s format numerous cover pictures have been seen.

The books of this series are all reprints so unless they are a special title, they have little value.

Q: Hello – I came across this among the many books (some going back to the 1600s) in my father in laws house. Thought you could advise on if this was of value. Print date says 1895, front cover sheet is inscribed as a Xmas gift in 1899. The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

A: This book is part of the Vademecum Series.
It was published in 1898 and originally came within a labeled box. The 1898 books were seen with various cover colors. See below.

All of the books in this series are reprints and thus unless the title is a special one and widely collected, the book has little value.

Q: I picked this up today and hoped to find out more about it. I have to tell you how much I enjoyed all of the hard work you’ve put into this site! I love books and I look forward to reading this one.

It is Idylls of the King by Tennyson. I paid $1 for it! It may be worth twice that! Thank you for your information. I’ve bookmarked your site.

A: Your book is part of the Petit Trianon Series and was published in 1905-1906.

It originally was sold within a labeled box.

The paste on (appliqué) on the front cover had the picture of one of four flowers.
(yellow-daffodil, red-carnation, pink-rose, purple-iris)

All of the books in this series are reprints and have limited value.

This three book series (http://henryaltemus.com/series/series138.htm) was first published in 1915. The 9.25 x 7 books are coloring books. Each page has a colored illustration opposite the same line drawn picture which has yet to be colored. All of the pictures come from a book with the same title which was published originally as part of the Wee Books for Wee Folks Series.

John R. Neill (of the Wizard of Oz fame) illustrated the pictures.

Q: Would you please tell me the age and value of my copy of Treasure Island, Henry Altemus. Photos attached.

A: Your book is part of the Beauxarts Series and was published in 1898. All of the titles in this series are reprints.

The 1898 covers have been seen in a number of different colors. See below.

Unless you find a Treasure Island title collector, this book will only sell for a few dollars.