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Beauxarts Series

Q:  Could you tell me about this book, Treasure Island? It says 1899 copyright but I've read that it's a 1902 reprint series with this cover I haven't found this exact book though I like to know a little bit about it if possible.

A:  Your book is part of the Beauxarts Series and was published in 1902.

It originally came within a labeled box.

It is a reprint as are all of the titles in this series.

There is nothing else to say about your book. It has nominal value only.

Beauxarts Series

Q:  Hi! I have an old copy of Uncle Tom's Cabin. It’s been in our family since 1905. Can you tell me what year it might have been published?

A:  Your book is part of the Beauxarts Series and was published in 1902.

It originally came within a labeled box. See here

Beauxarts Series

Q:  Hello, I'm wondering what year & series this version of "Evangeline and Other Poems" comes from. Thank you for your expertise & help.

A:  Your book is part of the Beauxarts Series and was published between 1899 and 1901.

It originally came within a labeled box.

It is a reprint as are all the titles in this series.

Beauxarts Series

Q:  Dear Expert,
I've searched for this book on Amazon and Abe books and other sites, but have not seen a similar copy anywhere. The Snow Image. Anything you tell me?

A:  Your book was published in 1902 as part of the Beauxarts Series. This is a publisher’s series in which all of the books are reprints. During this year the cover has been seen with many different colors. This book was originally boxed. See here.

Beauxarts Series

Q:  Hello, I would like some information on my book please. Attaching a picture of the front cover and the 1st few pages. Idylls of the King

A:  Your book is part of the publisher's series- Beauxarts Series.

This cover format was published 1902. This cover came in several colors.

All of the titles in this series are reprints and were sold within labeled boxes. See here.

Only collectible titles have any real value. Unfortunately your book's title is not very desirable.

Beauxarts Series

Q:  I was given this book by my Grandmother and am looking for information on it. Particularly if it is rare, what it's value may be and a market for trade. Silas Marner

A:  Your book was published as part of the Beauxarts Series between 1899-1901. As with all of the titles in this series, it is a reprint. This format was printed in a variety of color covers. It was originally sold within a labeled box.

This title is not very collectible and has little, if any, value.

Beauxarts Series

Q:  I found this book while cleaning out today. A Christmas Carol. Cannot find a publish date. Some of the pages in the back are falling out.
Any info would be greatly appreciated.

A:  Your book is part of the Beauxarts Series. This title, as all of the books in this series, is a reprint. It was published between 1899 and 1901 and was originally sold within a labeled box.

The volumes of this format have been seen in several different colors. Examples are shown here.

Beauxarts Series

Q:  I purchased a copy of The Scarlet Letter, by Hawthorne, while on vacation in Florida. The cover design caught my attention and I just had to have it. I cannot for the life of me, however, find a similar copy online anywhere.

I read your blog post regarding the "preface to the second edition," and had assumed that this must have been a reprinting error/quirk, but I wanted to make sure since it doesn't appear to be dated anywhere.

I've attached a photo of the cover and the title page. It looks like a Beauxart series print but that's just a guess on my part. I was wondering if you could possibly give me any further info regarding the book, its printing date, etc.

A:  Your book is part of the Beauxarts Series and was published in 1902. It originally came in a labeled box. See here for an example.

As you have realized, your book is a reprint of the second edition, not the second edition.

This book only has nominal value.

Beauxarts Series

Q:  Hello! I have a copy of "Through the Looking Glass" by Lewis Carroll, and I have looked through your website trying to find out what edition it is and how much it is worth, but I can not find it. It says "Philadelphia Henry Altemus Company" on the front page. And there is an inscription that says "To Bessie from Mother Dec 25, 1903". If you could help me that would be wonderful!

A:  Your book is part of the Beauxarts Series and was published in 1902.

It originally came within a labeled box. A representative box is shown here.

There is no fixed value for this book. $10-20 would be reasonable.

Beauxarts Series

Q:  Hello, can you please provide information on this books information including authenticity rarity and value. Childe Harold's Pilgrimage

A:  Your book is part of the Beauxarts Series and was published in 1902.

It originally came within a labeled box. An example of the box is shown here.

Because this is not a title that is in any demand, this book will be a hard sell for more than a few dollars.