Q: Hello, I “rescued” this precious little book at an estate sale today.  It was in a dirty, dimly lit basement with lots of other old books.  It’s a little dirty, but I am afraid to clean it.  Also, there is no date whatsoever anywhere in it.  The title on the front of the book is Longfellow’s Poems Vol. 1

A: Your book is part of the Petit Trianon Series and was published in 1907. See: Henry Altemus Company – Petit Trianon (Third numbering) Series 143

It originally came within a labeled box. See below.

It has nominal value.

Q: Hello. I read through your site and I just couldn’t seem to figure out when this book was published. The Princess and Maud
These are the only real pages with information. Just curious, if you have any ideas!

A: Your book is part of the “Three Volume Sets” Series and was published in 1897.  See: Henry Altemus Company – Three Volume Sets Series 175

Q: Hello! I just had a couple questions about a book that I have, Fanchon. I can’t seem to find any information about it. If you could please help me.

A: Your book is part of the Petit Trianon Series and was published in 1899.  See: Henry Altemus Company – Petit Trianon (Third numbering) Series 143

Q: Hello. I have a lovely book, missing the first few pages. It is a hardbound copy of Longfellow’s EVANGELINE, A Tale of Acadia.

A: Your book is part of the Petit Trianon Series and was published in 1903-1904.

Henry Altemus Company – Petit Trianon (Third numbering) Series 143

 

Originally it came within a labeled box. An example is shown below.

 

It is a reprint and missing a few pages has with no monetary value.

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Q: This was my aunt’s book, Treasure Island, and there is no copyright date on the inside page. She was born in 1908. I would appreciate any information you can give me.

A: Your book was published in 1915 as part of the Vademecum Series.
It originally was sold in a labeled box. See below. 
See: http://www.henryaltemus.com/series/series180.htm
It a a reprint with nominal value.

Q: I was hoping you might be able to tell me a little more about this book, Thoughts of Marcus Aurelius. It caught my eye at a garage sale, and I picked it up for $2. I was curious about what time period it was from, and if it has any particular value.

A: Your book was published in 1902 as part of the Vademecum Series.
It originally came within a labeled box
See: http://www.henryaltemus.com/series/series180.htm
In my opinion you paid a fair price.

Q: I recently acquired this book, The Little Lame Prince, from a relative and wanted to inquire about the date and information of the book. When research I came across your website and saw the mention of Vademecum Series. 
I was hoping to gain further knowledge on the subject of the book. Thank you for your time. Attached are some photos.

A: Your book was published in 1903 as part of the Vademecum Series. It originally came within a labeled box.
It is a reprint with nominal value.
See: http://www.henryaltemus.com/series/series180.htm

Q: I was wondering when this book (A Christmas Carol) was published and if it’s worth anything? It was obtained at a tag sale. It has no information on the inside pages re: publishing date, etc. I also looked online & can find zero info about this edition of the book in particular. 

A: Your book was published in 1902 as part of the Beauxarts Series. It is a reprint.
It originally came within a labeled box. Example below.

See http://www.henryaltemus.com/series/series48.htm

In my opinion it has nominal value.

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