Q: I just purchased a book “House of the Seven Gables” by Nathaniel Hawthorne, copyright 1892, by Henry Altemus. Bound in a decorative burgundy and green with red flowers, with gold highlights. I paid $20 at an estate sale. From what I can see on this web site, I overpaid. Any additional information would be appreciated.

A: Your book was published in 1897 and is part of the Library of Standard Authors.

It is a reprint and has nominal value.