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
Two Format 2 Dust Jacket (later) have been seen.
The difference is the advertisements on the back of the dust jacket.
The earlier jacket only lists Submarine Boys Series books.
The later jacket lists a number of Altemus series. See below.
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Q: Hello, I was wondering if you could give me information on this Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland book. All the ones I’ve found similar have some color this one has no colored picture and seems to have not too much info on it. I’ve attached some pictures.
If you could give me some information that would be great.
Thank you for your time, much appreciated.
A: Your book is from the Favorite Series, Format 2. See: Henry Altemus Company – Favorite Series for Young People Series 87
The date of your book can be determined by following the information in Series Note 5 on that page.
The cover is the same as the one used for this title in the Young People’s Library, Format 3. Henry Altemus Company – Young People’s Library Series 202
Q: Hi! I have a book (Tales from Shakspeare) that I am trying to figure out it’s age. I couldn’t find an example of it on your website. Can you help me with that? I’ve attached pictures for your reference.
Thank you for your help!
A: Your book is part of the Valenciennes Series and was published in 1897.
See: Henry Altemus Company – Valenciennes Series (earlier numbering) 181
It originally came in a labeled box.
It is a reprint.
How to Invest Your Savings by Isaac F. Marcosson 1907
This book was published in two formats.
Cloth (as seen below)
Ooze calf (not shown)
The book pictured here is from “Google books”
I personally have not seen a copy and it must be considered quite scarce.
Q: Hello found this in my uncle’s things is this rare? What year is it from? Lowell’s Poems
A: Your book was published in 1899 as part of the Sanspareil Series. It is a reprint. It is not a very collectible book and only has nominal value.
See: Henry Altemus Company – Sanspareil Series 163 (later numbering-1899)
Q: I have acquired a book which I believe to be at least 100 years old, however I have no information and cannot seem to find information online.
The book is called Thoughts of Marcus Aurelius and has a green cover with floral inlay. 2 bits of information I think is correct is that is was part of the Marqueterie series with a something that was described as sepia etchings to the cover.
I have seen this cover but not for the same book. I have included a picture of the same cover, which is the only book I can find with the same cover but different title. 
A: Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1900. See: Henry Altemus Company – Vademecum Series (later numbering) Series 180
This edition is a reprint with nominal monetary value.
During 1900 the books in the Vademecum Series were published with this cover format but in a number of different colors.
Q: A book (The Prince of the House of David) in good condition is listed for over $2500.00 on (site deleted by me so as not to shame the seller).
I have no intention of buying it but what do you think is the value of the book?
A: This book is a reprint published as part of the Golden Treasury Series in 1899.
See: Henry Altemus Company – Golden Treasury Series 99
On a good day with all the stars and planets aligned, it might sell for $10-15.
The description by the seller claims that the frontispiece is signed by the artist. This signature is a facsimile. See below.
Q: Hi I’m curious about this book I was given as a gift. If there’s any more information you need I’d be happy to provide it. It came out of an old luggage trunk filled with old books from a relative that passed away quite a while ago. I’m guessing from 1890-1900?
A: Your book is part of the Petit Trianon Series and was published in 1897.
It originally came within a labeled box. During this year, the right half of the covers had numerous designs whereas the left half remained constant.
As with all the books in this publisher’s series, the titles are reprints.