Henry Altemus Company

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Eternal Life Series

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

Nominal value considering its condition and lack of collector interest.

Dore's Masterpieces Series

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.

It was published between 1892 and 1901.

It originally had a red canvas dust jacket. See here

Vademecum 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.
It originally came within a labeled box.

It is a reprint with nominal value.

Beauxarts Series

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.

Beauxarts Series

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.

The Christmas Gift Series

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: http://www.henryaltemus.com/series/series65.htm

Value: maybe a couple of dollars.

Beauxarts Series

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.

Petit Trianon Series

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.

Sanspareil Series

Q:  Hello. I have this book, Camille by Dumas, 1898.
I cannot find details. I am wondering its worth.

A:  Your book is part of the Sanspareil Series and was published in 1898.

It is a reprint with nominal value only.

Originally it had a dust jacket. Example is here.

Vademecum Series

Q:  Thank you for any information you may be able to tell me about this book (Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin). It’s got a copyright of 1895. Nothing else as far as when it was printed. Thanks again for anything you can tell me about the book.

A:  Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1895.

See: Henry Altemus Company - Vademecum Series (early numbering) 179

It is a reprint and has nominal value.