Q: I discovered this book (Black Beauty) and was wondering if it has any value. There are some condition issues and I would like to know if it would be worth restoring. Thanks.
A: Your book is part of the La Belle Fleur Series and was published in 1901.
All the books in this publisher’s series are reprints.
The books in this series originally came with dust jackets. An example is shown.
Because of the poor condition, it has no monetary value. It would not be worth the money to restore it.
Q: I found this of my grandmother’s (Natural Law in the Spiritual World). I can’t find anything online or a definite date. I was hoping someone would know more about it, what year it could be from, etc. Thanks in advance!
A: Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1896.
This title is a reprint with nominal value.
Q: Hello,
This was our Grandfather’s book. Pretty sure he bought it new when he first came to this Country from Norway, sometime around the turn of the 19/20th century.
Indications (inside) are it was printed by Henry Altemus Company, Philadelphia, Copyright 1899. Size is 6.5″ x 4.25″. Book is complete and fully readable but in frail, degraded condition.
In looking at hundreds of covers for this title, I have not yet found one with the image shown here. Seems unique.
I’d like to know when it was actually printed and anything else you may offer, including info on the cloth-bound cover.
With much appreciation.
A: Your book is part of the Boys and Girls Classics Series. See: Henry Altemus Company – Boys and Girls Classics (old) Series 58
The books of this series were published between 1899-1906. Altemus incorporated in 1900, so your book has to have been
published between 1900 and 1906.
The cover was designed by the Decorative Designers Firm.
On the website there is a flow chart that will enable you to date the book exactly by looking at the ads in the back.
Your volume is a reprint and has minimal value.
Q: I’m trying find information on book copyright 1897 philadelphia henry altemus called Daily Food for Christians please thank you.
A: Your book was published between 1899 as part of the Golden Treasury Series.
It is a reprint with nominal value.