Q: Can you tell me the date and any information about this book? (What is Art)

A: Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1903. It is a reprint and originally was sold within a labeled box.

See: http://www.henryaltemus.com/series/series180.htm

For more information about this cover see: Henry Altemus Company – Vademecum Series / European Artists