Q: I was given this book. It has been in my family and passed down. Written in it is Miss Leah Ridd Christmas 1902. I am trying to find out exactly when it was published.

A: Your book is part of the publisher’s reprint series-the Vademecum Series.

It was published in 1897.

It can be seen here: http://henryaltemus.com/series/series179.htm