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20 Jan 2016 |
143 |
Petit Trianon Series
Q: I was recently going through some old books I have that either came from my grandmother’s house or from a library book sale. I’m thinking it came from my grandmother’s house, though, as there are no library markings on it. Longfellow's Poems Volume II
Anyway, I was curious as to when it was published; but there is no date listed anywhere in the book. So I did some research on your website and have come to the conclusion that it was either printed in 1903 or 1904. I found a picture of a book with the same cover, but different title on your website. This is based on information I found on your website at the links below:
http://www.henryaltemus.com/series/series143.htm
http://www.henryaltemus.com/series/images/S143_1903_v224.jpg
Attached are a picture of the cover and of the inside title page. Would you say this is a rather accurate assessment of the publishing date?
As you can see, it’s not in the greatest of shape; but I don’t really care about that as I love antiques. And if it did come from my grandmother’s house, it also has sentimental value. I find it interesting that it starts at page 187, though. But I’m assuming that’s because it’s Volume II.
Anyway, I was just curious to know what else you may know about it; and I thought you may find these pictures interesting.
A: Your research is right on target. This title is part of a publisher's series. These series which were produced by numerous firms generally included a number of books that required no author reimbursement. All the titles here were reprints.
In this series the cover had a stereotypical left sided pedestal design and one of 16 flower pictures on the right. The volumes originally came within a labeled box. (An example is here.)
Interestingly the pedestal design area has been seen in beige (most common), blue, pink and this format was also published in ooze calf (least common).
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18 Jan 2016 |
143 |
Petit Trianon Series
Q: I recently purchased this book entitled "Marmion" by Sir Walter Scott. Any information you can provide about its provenance and value would be greatly appreciated.
A: Your book was published in 1905-1906 as part of the Petit Trianon Series.
It is a reprint and originally came within a labeled box. See an example here.
During this format's run, the book covers had one of four flower designs.
It has nominal value only.
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01 Jan 2016 |
143 |
Petit Trianon Series
Q: Do you have any information about the book (Black Rock)? Like publish date, and the like.
A: This book is part of the Petit Trianon Series. The titles in this publisher's series were all reprints. Books with this cover were published in 1908 and 1909 and originally were sold within a labeled box (See here).
This title is not in great demand so without the box it only has nominal value.
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01 Oct 2015 |
143 |
Petit Trianon Series
Q: Hello, I can't seem to find a copy with this cover. Lady of the Lake
A: Your book is part of the Petit Trianon Series and was published in 1903-1904. All of the titles in this series are reprints.
The left half of the cover of this format has been seen in blue, pink or beige. The right half has one of sixteen different flowers.
These books originally came within a labeled box. An example is shown here.
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20 Aug 2015 |
143 |
Petit Trianon Series
Q: This book has no copyright page. Can you tell me the date of my book? The Song of Hiawatha
A: This book is part of the Petit Trianon Series. This particular cover was published in 1903-1904. During these two years the left half of the cover pictured a pedestal with the title above it. On the right half of the cover was one of sixteen different flowers.
The titles in this series are all reprints and came within a labeled box originally (see here).
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28 Jul 2015 |
143 |
Petit Trianon Series
Q: Attached are pictures of Spines and Covers we are unable to identify.
Two Years Before the Mast
A: This cover format is part of the Petit Trianon Series and was published in 1907. During this year there is a center front cover appliqué surrounded by acorns. There are four different flower picture appliqués in this 1907 format.
These books originally came within a labeled box. All of the titles in this series are reprints. The four flower pictures as well as a representative box are shown here.
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31 May 2015 |
143 |
Petit Trianon Series
Q: Hello, I have Bracebridge Hall, but, some of the pages, i think, are missing. I would like to know how old the book is. It looks a bit faded, and, not in pristine condition. Thanks, in advance for any info.
A: This book is part of the Petit Trianon Series.
This format was published in 1903-1904. During this year the left side of the covers were published wit a picture of a pedestal in either white, blue or pink. On the right there is a picture of one of sixteen flower pictures.
Originally it was published in a labeled box.
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15 May 2015 |
143 |
Petit Trianon Series
Q: Hello I recently found this book (Uncle Tom's Cabin) published by Henry Altemus and I was wondering if you had some information on it like the published date because there isn't one stated. Any information you know regarding this book would be awesome! Thank you.
A: Your book is a reprint and was published in 1901-1902 as part of the Petit Trianon Series.
During these years the titles in this series had a stereotyped decorative pattern on the left side of the cover in either pink or beige. On the right side there was a picture of either one of sixteen flowers (lilacs here) or artwork done by Alphonse Mucha.
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13 Mar 2015 |
143 |
Petit Trianon Series
Q: Hello, can someone give us information on this nice little book. Title - The Song of Hiawatha
Author - Longfellow Publisher - Henry Altemus Co., Philadelphia
We were curious as to the copyright date, and basic value. Attached is a photo for your review.
A: Your book is part of the Petit Trianon Series.
It is a reprint published by Altemus in 1908-1909. Originally it was sold within a labeled box. A representative box picture is shown here.
It only has nominal value.
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28 Feb 2015 |
143 |
Petit Trianon Series
Q: Through some research online, I finally stumbled upon your website. Hopefully you can help. Over some time I've had this book (Uncle Tom's Cabin) on my shelf and have been trying to find exactly when it was published and if it is of any value. There's an inscription inside dating back to 1901. I hope that you will have some answers. I attached images of the cover, spine, inscription, and a few illustrations.
A: Your book is part of the Petit Trianon Series and was published in 1901-1902. It was originally published within a labeled box. During this year the lady on the left was published in blue, pink and beige. Examples here. On the right half of the cover one of sixteen flowers were pictured.
It only has nominal value.
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