Q: I would like some information about my Henry Altemus Co. book. I could not find it on your website…

It is a suede bound small book called “Songs of Shakespeare” Philadelphia copyright 1906 by Henry Altemus. It is still in the box, covered with a sheer paper cover, the edges and title are gold gilt. It is a collection of sayings from characters in Shakespeare’s works. I don’t think it’s ever been fully out of the box.

It is only 4.5″ x 3″.

A: Your book is part of the Waistcoat Pocket Series and can be found here in the Format 3 books: http://henryaltemus.com/series/series184.htm

Usually these books bring only nominal dollars but with a nicely labeled box it might sell for as much as $20-35.