Beginning in 1935 Platt and Munk reprinted a number of Henry Altemus Series. http://henryaltemus.com/reprints/platt.html
Platt and Munk was established in 1921 by George Platt, formerly a treasurer with Hurst and Co. and Arnold and Alexander Munk.
Here is a nice advertising cover from 1923.
Q: Hello, I have a book of Phillips Brooks Addresses. I have attached photos. Would it be possible to give me a date range and approx. value for this little book?
A: This book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1896. It originally came within a labeled box. It is a reprint. Since the title is not widely sought after, it only has nominal value.
As with most books in this series, the covers came in a variety of colors. Examples are shown below.
Q: I have this book and was wondering its value. In His Steps
A: This book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1915. It is a reprint of a title that is not widely collected. Thus, it only has nominal value.
It originally came within a labeled box. A picture of a box is shown below.
Q: I have had this book since 1977, and would like to know its monetary value please. Thank you. Copyright is 1900 by the Henry Altemus Company, Philadelphia. The Voyage of the Mary Adair
A: Your book is part of the Dainty Series.
This series was published between 1899 and 1909 and had five different formats. This book is part of the 5th format and therefore it was published at the end of this series’ run in 1909. Without a dust jacket this book has little value.
Even the earlier editions in jacket do not draw much interest. The earlier formats are shown below for interest. Format 1 includes only Volume 1 of this series- thus, there is no format 1 for this book as it is #6 in the series.
 Format 2 (1900-1902) |
 Format 3 (1903-1905) |
 Format 4 (1906-1908) |
Q: I have had this book (Weird Tales) for many years and cant find a publishing date but think because of the cover, am guessing it was published between 1899-1901 . Also was wondering if there is any value to this book. Thank you for any insight you can provide.
A: You are correct about the publication date. Your book is from the Beauxarts Series and was published between 1899 and 1901.
It is a reprint and in great shape would only be worth a few dollars. In poor shape, it will be hard to sell at any price.
Q: I have some old books that were given to me. While doing a little research about one of the books, “The Little Lame Prince,” I came across your website. Following are a few photos of the book. I have a some questions about the book and I’m wondering if someone in your organization would be willing to chat with me.
A: Your book was published in 1905-1906 as part of the Vademecum Series.
It originally came in a labeled box.
It is a reprint and has only nominal value.