This 336 page book is 7.5 x 5.5. The only illustration is the frontispiece.

This story first appeared in a six part serialized version in the 1910 Saturday Evening Post (January 22, 1910 to February 26, 1910).

The first Altemus edition was published in 1910. The bottom of the copyright page of the early edition of this book does not say “Printed in the United States of America”. Only books published after 1922 have that phrase.

This is the January 22, 1910 issue of the Saturday Evening Post which has the first of the six parts of this story.

See also Non Series #35

Q: Hello, can you please provide information on this books information including authenticity rarity and value. Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage

A: Your book is part of the Beauxarts Series and was published in 1902.

It originally came within a labeled box. An example of the box is shown below.

Because this is not a title that is in any demand, this book will be a hard sell for more than a few dollars.

Q: Hello, I picked this book (The Lays of Ancient Rome) up at a garage sale recently. It is in really nice condition. The binding is strong, pages are clean with no writing, rips, fraying or wear. The cover is a bit faded but not worn. I was wondering the age of the book. What series is it from? Thank you.

A: Your book is part of the Vademecum Series. All of the books in this series are reprints.

It was published in 1900 and originally came within a labeled box.

This cover has been seen with a number of different colors. Some examples are below.

This little 6 x 4 book has 226 pages. There are numerous line drawn pictures by G. R. Brill. It cost $1.00.

The book consists of 31 chapters each of which describes a different sport- from Pigeon Shooting to Base Ball, many common and uncommon sports are included.

The 1901 ad below states “Second Edition”. The second edition has 226 pages. There is an ad which states that the 1900 book has 200 pages. I have been unable to confirm that the first edition does indeed have 200 pages not the 226 pages.

1901 advertisement

November, 1900 advertisement

See also Non Series #80

This 6.25 x 4.5 book has 95 pages. There are numerous illustrations by a number of different artists. It was published in 1906 in a cloth format for 50 cents and an ooze calf boxed format for $1.00.
It is subtitled “A Guide for Thirsty Pilgrims in the Rye Field”. It consists of numerous pithy little aphorisms and vignettes.

See also Non Series #135

This 7.75 x 5.25 book has 112 pages. There are four illustrations on glossy paper drawn by Will Grefe.

This is the first book edition. It was published in cloth for 50 cents and in ooze calf in a box for $1.00.

This story originally appeared in The Saturday Evening Post on July 14, 1906.

Here is the first appearance of this title in the July 14, 1906 edition of The Saturday Evening Post. There are a few illustrations a by Will Grefe.

See also Non Series #77