Q: Hello. I would like a bit of info as to the value of this book. It seems to have only one printing? Please and thank you.

A: Your book is part of the Young People’s Library, Format 2. There are four formats in this series. The easiest defining feature is the spine.

Format 2 spine

Format 2 was published between 1898 and 1902. Your book was published between 1900-1902 because the Henry Altemus Company imprint was used on the title page beginning when Altemus incorporated in 1900.

Aesop’s Fables was published in each format.

Format 1

Format 2-3 covers

Your book has nominal value.