Q: Hello, I have a book (see attached pictures) and I am wondering how old it is. I think, from what I’ve read, it’s about 1880. Fairy Land of Science, Author: Arabella B. Buckley

Any information you can provide would be appreciated.

No Inscription or publishing date

Last Entry in book is:
Publications of Henry Altemus Company (Heading)
..Baby’s Requirements By Elisabeth R. Scovil. 16mo, 25c.

A: This book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published between 1909 and 1912.
As with all of the books of this series, it is a reprint and since it is not a very collectible title, has only nominal value. It originally came in a red labeled box. An example of the box is shown.