Q: I have perfect green book The Lady of the Lake by Scott..1896 Henry Altemus manufacture Philadelphia. I am confused looking on internet. Can you help identify or any value? 
A: Your book was published as part of the Vademecum Series in 1895-1896.
Vademecum Series (early numbering) 179
It is a reprint with nominal monetary value.
A second gilt cover decoration has been noted for the books of this series.
The books all were boxed.
Q: I would like to know more about this book. I also noticed the author’s last name is misspelled Stephenson. Does that make this book more valuable if valuable or rare at all? Please enlighten me. Thank you. Also I have not been able to find the exact one anywhere.
A: Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1897. It is a reprint. In good shape it has nominal value. In poor shape it probably has no monetary value.
The Stephenson spelling does not change the value.
Q: I have just received a lovely book undated, printed by Henry Altemus Company of “The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam”. The introduction is by John Hay, with an illustration believed to be by Gilbert James: “A jug of wine, a loaf of bread and thou”.
If possible I would love to know the date of publication and any other information you may have.
A: Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1908. It originally came within a labeled box. An example is shown.
It is a reprint with nominal value.
Q: If I understand I have the first publication in 1899 of « ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND ».
Please find herewith the cover.
A: You have a 1901 publication of this title. It is part of the Vademecum Series. It is a late reprint.
Q: I have a copy of The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin with introduction and notes. Philadelphia Henry Altemus 1895. That I can not find anywhere else to obtain more information. 
A: Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1895.
It is a reprint with nominal value.
For more information see: Henry Altemus Company – Vademecum Series (early numbering) 179
Q: Trying to determine year of publication. Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
A: This book is part of the Petit Trianon Series and was published in 1903-1904. It is a reprint that originally came within a labeled box.
For more information see: Henry Altemus Company – Petit Trianon (Third numbering) Series 143
Q: Child’s Life of Christ
A: This book is part of the Young People’s Library, Format 2. It was published between 1898 and 1902. It originally came with a dust jacket.
It is a reprint.
For more information see: Henry Altemus Company – Young People’s Library Series 202
Q: I was wondering how old this book is. There is no copyright date listed.
It is titled Essays by Bacon
A: Your book was part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1894.
It is a reprint and because of the poor condition has minimal monetary value.
For more information see: henryaltemus.com
Q: I bought this book at an auction and have not found an identical copy to know value/published date etc. I was hoping you might be able to provide me with some information about it. Obviously from the writing it is from before 1898 but that’s all I know.
A: Your book was published in 1898 as part of the Vademecum Series
It is a reprint with nominal value.
For more information see: http://henryaltemus.com/series/series179.htm