Q: Good morning,
These are some photos of an old book (Hamlet) I have that was printed by the Henry Altemus Company. I could not find any dates printed inside the book. I am wondering if you could help me to find out how old the book is as well as the value.

A: Your book was a published in 1900 as part of the Petit Trianon Series (Third numbering) Series 143.

During this year the left side of the volumes had a stereotyped pattern whereas the right half of the cover had one of numerous decorative patterns.

These books also came within a labeled box. See below.

Your book has nominal value only.