Q: I am trying to find out about this book (Drummond’s Addresses). It is signed in front by person giving as a gift on December 25, 1893. Dont know if there is any collector value or not. If you could please advise I would appreciate it.
Thanks.

A: This book is part of the seven volume Popular Series of Famous Authors.

This series was published in 1893. The left half of the covers have a stereotyped decorative pattern on the vellum. The right half has various designs and the author and title in gilt. The books have dust jackets. Drummond’s Addresses is #1 in the series.

All of the titles in this series are reprints and consequently have limited value.