Q: Hello! May I have help with the year of this devotionals publishing? No ads in the back and no pages to indicate year? The Prince of the House of David
A: Your book is part of the Gem Series.
Q: Hello, I recently acquired this book (Prayers for Boys) from my grandmother’s box of books. If she were alive, she would be 119 years old. Is this book anything of value or significance? Thank you
A: Unfortunately this book has no monetary value (less than $10).
Q: How old and value? God’s Word and God’s Work
A: Your book was published between 1896-1898 in the Eternal Life Series. See: Henry Altemus Company – Eternal Life Series 80
Q: Hi! I have this Book (Milton’s Paradise Lost) published by Henry Altemus that has no date on it. I also couldn’t find one online with the same cover design. Any information would be appreciated!
A: Your book is part of the Dore’s Masterpieces Series.
Q: I am trying to find out a bit more about this book, The Scarlet Letter. It must have been printed in 1899 as the copyright says 1899 and the inscription is dated New Years 1900. Any info you can provide would be lovely!
A: Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1899.
Q: I recently found this second edition copy of The Scarlet Letter. I was trying to find the publishing date and after going through your website, I couldn’t find one with this particular cover. Inside there is a handwritten date of 1897 and reason of purchase. There is also the reprinted second edition preface.
A: Your book is part of the Beauxarts Series and was published in 1897.
See: http://henryaltemus.com/series/series47.htm
This is a late reprint of the second edition.
Q: I have the referenced book and am trying to find out the value of this book. Your firm published this book in 1895. I have attached a picture of this book (Poems) for your review.
Could you verify this book and any information you may have for this book.
A: Your book was published in 1897 as part of the Beauxarts Series (earlier numbering) 47.
It is a reprint.
In my opinion because it is a reprint of a common title and because the book is in poor condition, it has no monetary value.
Q: I would like any information you have on this book! The Courtship of Miles Standish (date, value, etc.) Thank you very much.
A: Your book is part of The Christmas Gift Series published in about 1906-1907. It originally came with a piece of holly attached to the front cover within a labeled box. See below for an example.
See: http://www.henryaltemus.com/series/series65.htm
Value: maybe a couple of dollars.
Q: Can you provide any information about this book? “Addresses by Phillips Brooks.” What I find most interesting is the section in which a Sermon that was spoken while President Lincoln was Laying in Wait is indicated.
A: Your book is a reprint. It was published as part of the Beauxarts Series in 1897.
It has nominal value.
Q: I am helping my grandmother organize and came across this book (Cranford) and I’m hoping you can give me some insight.
A: Your book is part of the Petit Trianon Series. It was published in 1903-1904. It is a reprint.
Originally it came in a labeled box.