Henry Altemus Company

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Vademecum Series

Q:  Researching my collection of literature I came up on Minister of the World by Caroline Mason 1899 edition published by Henry altemus company. I'm having difficulty finding this copy. How many different copies for year was there? Any info would be great. Thank you.

A:  Hello,
Altemus kept no records of the number of volumes of any particular format or title. Your book is a 1903 publication in the Vademecum Series. It is a reprint with nominal value.

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

Boys and Girls Classics

Q:  This is in regards to a book Fairyland Of Science that I have by Buckley. I have not seen any other prints like the cover that of the one that I have I was wondering if I could possibly find out is it rare ? And How much is this book appraised at? Also what edition print is it.

A:  Your book is part of the Boys and Girls Classics Series. The publication date can be determined by looking at the ads in the back of the book and reviewing the information provided here: http://henryaltemus.com/series/series58.htm

This book is a reprint.

Because of the condition and lack of interest in the title, in my opinion it has nominal value (A few dollars).

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  I bought this book last year was trying to find the year published any info would be appreciated thank you (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland)

A:  Your book is part of the Petit Trianon Series. It was published in 1901-1902.
See: http://henryaltemus.com/series/series143.htm

In His Name Series

Q:  I don't see a reference to this book (Royal Invitation for the King's Children) with this cover and am wondering if you could tell me more about it. There is no copyright in it but I see a green covered version was published in 1912. Can you help me?

A:  This book is part of the "In His Name Series". Published in approximately 1910.

See: In His Name Series

Beauxarts Series

Q:  Trying to do research about the value/rarity of this book (Endymion). All of my searching hasn’t shown me a copy of this book exactly, but of others in the same style. Just want to know more about it!

A:  Reprint published in 1902 as part of the Beauxarts Series. Nominal value.

See: Beauxarts Series

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  When was this book published? (Holmes' Poems)
Any value?

A:  This book was published as part of the Petit Trianon Series in 1905-1906. Unfortunately in this condition, in my opinion, it has no monetary value.
See: Henry Altemus Company - Petit Trianon (Third numbering) Series 143

Dainty Series

Q:  What are the value of these books? (Tattine, Doings of a Dear Little Couple, How a Dear Little Couple Went Abroad, Little Gervaise)

A:  These books are from the Dainty Series. Even in great condition with dust jackets they do not sell for much. In terrible shape they have little if any monetary value.

See: Dainty Series

Boys and Girls Own Library

Q:  I recently acquired this copy (attached) of "Twice Told Tales" by Nathaniel Hawthorne and am having some difficulty determining any dates of publication or printing. I would appreciate any insights you can offer.

A:  This book is part of the Boys and Girls Own Library. It was published in 1909-1910.
See Boys and Girls Own Library

Wee Books for Wee Folks

Q:  Is this valuable? Peter Rabbit

A:  Nice book. It is the second American edition of this title.

See: http://www.henryaltemus.com/peter_rabbit/peterrabbit.htm

My estimate $15-50.

The American first edition was published early in 1904.
(First American edition)

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  Hello! I came across your site searching for information about my copy of Uncle Tom's Cabin. I have been unable to find the same cover in searches on your site and can not find it via google lens either. Would you be able to share more information about the edition we have as there is not a date printed in the book?

A:  Your book is part of the Petit Trianon Series and was published in 1908.
It originally came within a labeled box. An example is shown here.

It is a late reprint.

Petit Trianon Series