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Petit Trianon Series

Q:  Hello. I have a lovely book, missing the first few pages. It is a hardbound copy of Longfellow's EVANGELINE, A Tale of Acadia.

ALTEMUS is imprinted on the binding, there are two flowers (iris) imprinted on the front as well as fleur de lis. Are you able to give me any information on book?

Thank you for your expertise!

A:  Your book is part of the Petit Trianon Series and was published in 1903-1904. Henry Altemus Company - Petit Trianon (Third numbering) Series 143

Originally it came within a labeled box. An example is shown here.

It is a reprint and missing a few pages has with no monetary value.

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  I recently obtained this edition from a collection in Oregon, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Any information regarding the book would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your time.

A:  Your book is part of the Petit Trianon Series. It was published in 1903-1904.
Originally it was sold within a labeled box.

See: http://www.henryaltemus.com/series/series143.htm

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.

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  Good morning,
These are some photos of an old book (Hamlet) I have that was printed by the Henry Altemus Company. I could not find any dates printed inside the book. I am wondering if you could help me to find out how old the book is as well as the value.

A:  Your book was a published in 1900 as part of the Petit Trianon Series (Third numbering) Series 143.

During this year the left side of the volumes had a stereotyped pattern whereas the right half of the cover had one of numerous decorative patterns.

These books also came within a labeled box. See here

Your book has nominal value only.

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  Hello! Would like to know the basics about this lovely book (Child's Garden of Verses) published by Henry Altemus Company. Based on the information in your website, am thinking it was part of the 1907 series, and is of little to no financial value, but it is a treasure to me from my grandmother's bookshelf. Thank you for taking a look!

A:  Your book is part of the Petit Trianon Series and was published in 1907. The format that year had the acorn cover with one of four flowers pictured on the front cover. It originally came within a labeled box. See here for an example.

Petit Trianon (Third numbering) Series 143

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  Hello, I recently acquired this edition of Two Years Before the Mast. I am having a difficult time finding any kind of information about it so I was wondering if you could shed any light on it.

A:  Your book was published in 1901-1902 and is part of the Petit Trianon Series.

The cover picture was drawn by Alphonse Mucha. See: http://henryaltemus.com/artists/artists-Mucha.htm

This book is a reprint and has nominal value.

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  Curious if u have seen this edition, Lucile, or could have any info regarding this book. History... Anything would be appreciated. Was found at a Spokane, WA garage sale.

A:  Your book is part of the Petit Trianon Series and was published in 1905-1906. It originally came within a labeled box. See here.

It is a reprint of a title that is not very much in demand.

It has nominal value only (a couple of dollars).

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  Greetings, I have a Henry Altemus Company copy of The House of the Seven Gables. It is 4.25" x 6.25". I have attached a scan of the cover, but it doesn’t convey the sparkle of the gold in all the lines, text, and four-leafed symbols. Can you tell me what series it is, and how to ascertain its value in the marketplace? I appreciate any help you can provide.

A:  Hello, Your book is part of the Petit Trianon Series and was published in 1908-1909.

It is a reprint and originally came in a box. See here.

It has nominal value. (A couple of dollars).

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  So… what have I got? Drummond's Addresses. Thanx!

A:  This book was published in 1907 as part of the Petit Trianon Series. It is a reprint and originally came within a labeled box.
It has nominal value.

See here for a picture of a representative box for this series.

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  HI found this book with a few older books and was wondering it's worth!! The Pathway of Promise

A:  This book was published in 1905-1906 and is part of the Petit Trianon Series.

It originally came within a labeled box. See here.

It is a reprint of a not very collectible title. Thus, it has only nominal value.