Q: Hello! We are hoping to verify authenticity of this book (Carmen), and perhaps it’s value. Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

A: Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1901. See: http://henryaltemus.com/vademecum.htm

The picture on the cover was painted by Alphonse Mucha as part of his four painting Seasons Series. It is entitled Summer.

This book usually sells in the range of $0-25.