Henry Altemus Company

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Vademecum Series

Q:  Is it possible to identify the year of this book from the cover? There is no identifying year that I could find in it. Emerson's Essays, Second Series

A:  Yes. Your book was published as part of the Vademecum Series in 1907. During that year books had a number of different colors and applique pictures but the cover template was the same.

See: http://henryaltemus.com/series/series180.htm

Vademecum Series

Q:  Hello, I rescued this poor book (Lady of the Lake) at an antique shop but it has not been cared for so the publication date page is missing.

I looked on your site and saw other like it but not this one. Could this possibly be from the 1907 Vademecum series?

A:  Yes, this book is from the Vademecum Series and was published in 1907.
The paste on picture is #18.
For more info see: Henry Altemus Company - Vademecum Series - European Artists

Vademecum Series

Q:  I found a copy of a book published by Henry Altemus Publishing on my mother's bookshelf. She was an avid reader. She left her books to me.

The title of the book is, "Black Beauty." I can't find a publishing date or a Series # to find out its value.

I have attached a copy of the book. I look forward to your input.

A:  Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1907. It is a reprint.

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

In this condition, in my opinion, it has no monetary value.

Vademecum Series

Q:  Hi! I picked up this copy of Othello the other day and can’t seem to find another like it online- I'm sure it’s nothing but I wanted to reach out because I saw it on the title list of the mysterious l'art nouveau series. I appreciate any information you can give me!

A:  Your book is part of the Vademecum Series. Published in 1903.
http://www.henryaltemus.com/series/series180.htm

Vademecum Series

Q:  I recently purchased a hardback book entitled "Of The Imitation of Christ" by Thomas A'Kempis published by Altemus.  The cover is pictured below.  It has no publish date.  Can you help identify when it was published?

A:  A: Your book was published in 1903. It is part of the Vademecum Series.
It is a reprint that originally came within a labeled box.
In my opinion- nominal value.

See: https://henryaltemus.com/series/series180.htm

Vademecum Series

Q:  I found this little 1899 copy of Walden.
It's very sweet!!
Can you tell me any more?

A:  Your book was published in 1901 as part of the Vademecum Series. See: http://www.henryaltemus.com/series/series180.htm

It is a reprint. In my opinion it only has nominal monetary value.

Vademecum Series

Q:  Hi - have the book Sesame and Lilies by Ruskin and published by Altemus. There is no date in the book. Searching on the internet, have not been able to find another one with this cover. Would be interested in information on this book and the approximate value.

A:  Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1901.
See: Henry Altemus Company - Vademecum Series (later numbering) Series 180

This edition of this title is a reprint and in my opinion has nominal monetary value.

Vademecum Series

Q:  I am trying to find out the date this book was published and the value of of it. (Manon Lescaut) Although I have search for it online, I cannot find this exact cover. I do not know what this book is worth and thought you might be able to help me.

A:  Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1903.
See: Henry Altemus Company - Vademecum Series (later numbering) Series 180

It is a reprint and in my opinion has nominal monetary value.
The cover is here as #19 (Henry Altemus Company - Vademecum Series / European Artists)

Vademecum Series

Q:  Please advise, any information you can share will be appreciated; no date, only publishers name. Uncle Tom's Cabin

A:  Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1905-1906.
It originally came in a labeled box.

It is a reprint with nominal value.

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

Vademecum Series

Q:  I was hoping you could tell me the date of this book (The Fairy Land of Science). I cannot seem to locate another edition with this cover.
It is just "Henry Altemus" on title page with an image of Mount Blanc on opposite page.  Some of the topics are: sunbeams, ocean, coal and bees.

A:  Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1903. See: Henry Altemus Company - Vademecum Series (later numbering) Series 180

During 1903, books in this Altemus series used one of more than 43 different paste-ons on the cover. Your cover is #5 here: Henry Altemus Company - Vademecum Series / European Artists

These pictures could be combined to form a larger illustration. #5 was combined with #18. (see here)