Q: I have a copy of this book in my possession, I was wondering if it is valuable? Uncle Tom’s Cabin. This inside jacket says Copyright 1900.

A: You have shown a book from Series 202 Young People’s Library. With slight color variances this cover is #30 in both Format 2 and Format 3. Format 2 books were published between 1898 and 1903 and had a distinctive spine pattern. Format 3 books are published between 1903-1923 and also had a particular spine decoration. Without a dust jacket neither has significant value.

Format 2 Spines

Format 3 Spines

Here are some of the variant covers and dust jackets of this title.

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