Q: Dear Expert, I found Black Beauty at a garage sale and its always been one of my favorites. But this one has no copyright date. I know it’s a reprint by Henry Altemus Co. Philadelphia and I believe it’s from the Vademecum series but my eyes are starting to cross from so much info. The front cover has a tear but the picture looks like grass or wheat. I sure could use your help in drawing. Thank you.

A: You are right about your book. It is from the Vademecum Series and was published in 1901.

Here is the entire picture. For more info: http://henryaltemus.com/vademecum.htm