Q: Greetings! I looked through your website and couldn’t find a date for this book, “The Peep of Day”. I checked for dates and addresses and checked the ads in the back, but I couldn’t find anything. I’m attaching a copy of the book cover as recommended. Thank you for your time!

A: Your book is part of the Peep of the day Series http://www.henryaltemus.com/series/series140.htm

This book is a reprint and was published between 1918 and 1928 without any changes.

It originally had a dust jacket. See Below.

Q: I recently purchased a hardback book entitled “Of The Imitation of Christ” by Thomas A’Kempis published by Altemus.  The cover is pictured below.  It has no publish date.  Can you help identify when it was published?

A: Your book was published in 1903. It is part of the Vademecum Series.

It is a reprint that originally came within a labeled box.

In my opinion- nominal value.

See: https://henryaltemus.com/series/series180.htm

The Sweet Story of Old – Format 2 (variant)

Q: I found this little 1899 copy of Walden.
It’s very sweet!!
Can you tell me any more?

A: Your book was published in 1901 as part of the Vademecum Series. See: http://www.henryaltemus.com/series/series180.htm

It is a reprint. In my opinion it only has nominal monetary value.

Q: Hi – have the book Sesame and Lilies by Ruskin and published by Altemus. There is no date in the book.  Searching on the internet, have not been able to find another one with this cover. Would be interested in information on this book and the approximate value.

A: Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1901.

See: Henry Altemus Company – Vademecum Series (later numbering) Series 180

The cover is here as #5.  Henry Altemus Company – Vademecum Series / European Artists

This edition of this title is a reprint and in my opinion has nominal monetary value.

Q: Recently got this book, Water Babies. There’s no print date or any identifying info and I can’t find it online.
Any insight as to the age and value of it?
I’m sure it’s not a 1st print or super valuable but always exciting to hear when a book was made. I’m assuming early 1900s as it was with a few more books from 1890-1940s and this book was printed from what I understand 1890-1920s and then re produced later.

A: Your book is part of the Boys and Girls Classics Series. The publication date is between 1900-1906.

For an exact date follow the chart here: Henry Altemus Company – Boys and Girls Classics (old) Series 58

Unfortunately it is not a very collectible title so it has little monetary value.

Q: I am trying to find out the date this book was published and the value of of it. (Manon Lescaut) Although I have search for it online, I cannot find this exact cover. I do not know what this book is worth and thought you might be able to help me.

A: Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1903.

See: Henry Altemus Company – Vademecum Series (later numbering) Series 180

It is a reprint and in my opinion has nominal monetary value.

The cover is here as #19 (Henry Altemus Company – Vademecum Series / European Artists)

Q: Would appreciate information on my copy of The Queen of the Air by Henry Ruskin. It has an attractive cover and is in quite good condition considering its age.

A: Your book is part of the Petit Trianon Series and was published in 1895-1896.
It is a reprint.
Henry Altemus Company – Petit Trianon (First numbering) 141

Q: Please advise, any information you can share will be appreciated; no date, only publishers name. Uncle Tom’s Cabin

A: Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1905-1906.

It originally came in a labeled box.

It is a reprint with nominal value.

See: http://www.henryaltemus.com/series/series180.htm