Q: Hello I have a small green hardback of Sesame and Lilies by John Ruskin. The only identifying items are: 
—no title page but Henry Altemus, Philadelphia
—my aunt’s name with “Christmas 1897” inscription 

Can you determine if this is of any value?

A: This book was published in 1896 as part of the Vademecum Series.
It is a reprint with nominal value.
See: Henry Altemus Company – Vademecum Series (early numbering) 179