Q: I was given a book from my late grandfather (House of the Seven Gables) and have had no luck on locating what year it was published or what series it was published in. I can’t find any other book with the same design. It does not have a page that says the publishing information and/or isbn number. The title page says Philadelphia Henry Artemus Company, which is the only lead I have on placing this book. It does have pages of illustrations in it.

A: Your book is part of the Vademecum Series. See:Henry Altemus Company – Vademecum Series (later numbering) Series 180

It was published in 1903 and is a reprint.