Q: I have a Scarlet Letter book by Altemus Publishing with jacket cover matching 1899-1900 picture you show. It is in good condition as cover is good w/ fraying on bottom right. Inside page has name to whom book was given (Ella M. Parsons) and the contents page up to page 12 describing The Custom-House are separated from the binding.
My question to you: Is there any value to this book?
A: This book is from the Petit Trianon Series. It was published in 1897.
Originally it did not have a dust jacket but was sold within a labeled box.
This format has the stereotyped left front cover dot design. The right half of the cover has been seen with 14 different flower designs as of this date but more probably exist. Some are shown.
Your book is a reprint and has nominal value.