Q: Hello,
I was wondering if you might be able to tell me the year this book (Black Beauty) was printed and if it has value (so that I know if I should take special care of it–was in the family so won’t be sold).
Thank you in advance!

A: Your book was published between 1909 and 1912 as part of the Vademecum Series. See: Henry Altemus Company – Vademecum Series (later numbering) Series 180

All of the titles in this series are reprints. Your book has nominal value.

During these years the books originally came within a labeled box. An example is shown below.