Henry Altemus Company

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Rosemonte Series

Q:  Hi, I am sure this happen all the time but I can't find a date on this book (Black Beauty). I am wondering if you can tell me the age? The pages are uneven and really rough cut. The illustrations are mostly black but I think there are 3 or 4 color ones. This one does not have any copyright from what I can see. I have thought of giving this to a family member but don't want to let it go if it is valuable.

A:  I believe that this book was first published in 1915 and then reprinted for a few years thereafter.

It is a late reprint of this title.

Although a very nice book with great illustrations, because there are just so many editions of this title it has no significant value.
See: Rosemonte Series

Sanspareil Series

Q:  I have a book Fanchon, Henry Altemus 1896. Can you give me an idea of value for this book?

A:  Your book is part of the Sanspareil Series published in 1898. Sanspareil Series 162 (earlier numbering)
It is a reprint without the dust jacket of a not in demand title.
Unless you can find a buyer who loves the attractive cover, it will be a hard sell at any price.

Sanspareil Series

Q:  I own an old edition of Black Beauty that indicates Henry Altemus manufactured it and I am trying to determine its value.

A:  A: Your book is part of the Sanspareil Series and was published in 1898. Henry Altemus Company - Sanspareil Series 162 (earlier numbering)
It is a reprint and originally came with a dust jacket.
Since it is one of a myriad of reprints of this title and does not have a unique or fancy pictorial cover, most likely only has nominal value.

Sanspareil Series

Q:  I have a copy of the Henry Altemus 1898 book A Window in Thrums with the oval frame, green cover and red-orange flowers, by J. M. Barrie.
It's a delightful little book and has been well-loved but still in good condition. It has an inscription and quotes inside.
I'm wondering if it has value today as I've searched on-line and haven't found this version.

A:  Your book is part of the Sanspareil Series and was published in 1898. See: http://www.henryaltemus.com/series/series162.htm

Because your book is only in fair condition and this title is a reprint which is not really in demand by collectors, it only has nominal value.

Sanspareil Series

Q:  I was passed down this book by my great great grandmother who had it passed to her by her mother I'm not worried about what its worth money wise except for ins if needed.

A:  Your book is part of the Sanspareil Series and was published in 1898.  Henry Altemus Company - Sanspareil Series 162 (earlier numbering)

It originally came with a dust jacket. See here.
It is a reprint and need not be insured since its monetary value is less than $10.

Sanspareil Series

Q:  Hello, Can you give me any info on this book? (Drummond's Addresses)

A:  Your book was published in 1898 as part of the Sanspareil Series (#27). It is a reprint.
It originally had a dust jacket. Here is a representative image of the dust jacket.
See: Henry Altemus Company - Sanspareil Series

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.

Sanspareil Series

Q:  I received this book from my mother. It belonged to my grandmother. I cannot find a date other than the handwritten inscription that it was given for Christmas in 1900. The title appears to be Addresses by Phillips Brooks.
Any information that you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

A:  Your book was published in 1898 and is part of the Sanspareil Series. This is a publisher’s series that contained only reprints.

It originally came with a dust jacket. An example is shown here.

Sanspareil Series

Q:  Would love to know a little more about this book. I have attached a couple of pics.

A:  Your book is part of a publisher’s series of reprints called the Sanspareil Series. It was published in 1898.

Originally it had a dust jacket. See here.

Sanspareil Series

Q:  Hello, I was wondering if you could provide any information about this particular copy of Byron's 'Childe Harold's Pilgrimage'.

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

All of the titles in this series are reprints. It originally came with a dust jacket. A representative dust jacket is shown on the series page. It has nominal value.