Q: Hi, Trying to do some research to determine the value of my book. Just says Henry Altemus so I’m assuming it is pre 1900. “Copyright by Henry Altemus 1896”. Am I correct in assuming this is also publication date? Thank you so much for your help. I was so delighted to find your site.

A: Your book can be found here: http://henryaltemus.com/series/series110.htm

Although the Altemus copyright of this book is pre-1900, it was published in the early 1900’s. Note that it says Henry Altemus Company at the bottom of the title page. Altemus incorporated in 1900.

Unfortunately most of the titles from this series of reprints are not widely collected and when they sell, it is for just a few dollars.