Q: I have a hard cover book “Conversation” by Thomas DeQuincey copyrighted 1896 by Henry Altemus. What can you tell me about it?

A: Your book was published in 1896 and is part of the Belles-Lettres Series.

See: http://henryaltemus.com/series/series50.htm

This fifty title series contains only reprints.

Generally these books only have nominal value. In poor shape they have no monetary value.