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Vademecum Series

Q:  I purchased this book (Hyperion) about 30 years ago in Monterey, Ca. I would appreciate any additional information about it. Thank you for your website and all the valuable information.

A:  Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1901.

It originally came within a labeled box.

It is a reprint and has nominal value.

The applique picture on the cover is one of more than 40 that have been seen. In most instances several pictures can be combined to form a larger illustration. For more information see: Henry Altemus Company - Vademecum Series / European Artists

Vademecum Series

Q:  I am having a difficult time finding much information about this book (A Wonder Book). Is it rare? Regardless of its rarity, it is a lovely old book!
Thanks in advance for any information you can give.

A:  Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published 1909-1912.

It originally came within a labeled box. See: http://henryaltemus.com/series/series180.htm

It is a reprint and only has nominal value.

Vademecum Series

Q:  Hi. I looked on your website, and was unable to determine the date of this book. Would appreciate your help in determining the date and value.

The pages that say "Henry Altemus Company Philadelphia", and "James Russell Lowell Poems Philadelphia Henry Altemus Company" are separated from the binding, and are somewhat glossy. In other words, they are not the same type of paper in the rest of the book. It's approx. 6 3/8"L by 4 3/8" W by 15/16" thick.

A:  This book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1903. It is a reprint with nominal value.

The books of this year were seen with various color covers surrounding a European painting appliqué.

These volumes originally sold with labeled boxed. An example is here.

For more information see: Henry Altemus Company - Vademecum Series/European Artists

Vademecum Series

Q:  Hello! I found a copy of House of the Seven Gables in my basement, and am in need of a little bit more information on it. I don't need the value or anything, just enough information to get the ball rolling on a research paper.
Thank you!

A:  This book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published between 1909 and 1912.

As with all of the titles in this series, it is a reprint.

It originally was sold within a labeled box. Example is here.

Vademecum Series

Q:  Just found this in my dads old stuff he recently passed away. He has two but the other was a school book. I thought it would be neat to pass this to my children but there is not date of publish. Wasnt sure if i could find this out.
Thanks.

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

All the titles in this series are reprints.

During this year the books in this series had four different flower appliqués on the covers which came in a number of different colors. The flowers are shown here.

See: Henry Altemus Company - Vademecum Series (later numbering) Series 180

Vademecum Series

Q:  I have a copy of Black Beauty and I think the cover print is wrong. So I can't find the date or possible value.

A:  Your book was published in 1903 as part of the Vademecum Series.

I am not sure what you mean by a "wrong cover printing". I do not see anything out of place.

This book generally sells for less than $10- if it sells at all.

Vademecum Series

Q:  The book is Poe's Poems I have looked on line and can not find one with the same cover this one also has black and white illustrations in it can you please help. This book was printed by your company.

A:  Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1900.
It is a reprint as are all of the titles in this series. It originally came in a labeled box.
In 1900 the cover was published in a number of different colors.

It has nominal value only.

Vademecum Series

Q:  First of all thank you for taking the time to read this email. While going through a few boxes a friend and I found a book amongst many. Looking inside we couldn't find any kind of copyright or any kind of information of the sort, only the publishing company.

I was hoping you would possibly be able to help us find out a little more information about the book. Milton's Poems

The book itself seems to be a lot of John Milton's earlier work. It's a fairly small book to today's standards. Only about 6.5x4.5 inches. Your help would be every much appreciated.

A:  Your book was published in 1903 and is part of the Vademecum Series.

See: Henry Altemus Company - Vademecum Series / European Artists and Henry Altemus Company - Vademecum Series (later numbering) Series 180

It is a reprint and originally came within a labeled box.

Because it is not a very collectible title, it only has nominal value.

Vademecum Series

Q:  Hello! I was wondering if you can provide any information about this book of John Milton's earlier poems such as what edition it is, its market value, and anything about its original publication. Milton's Poems

A:  Your book was published in 1901 as part of the Vademecum Series.

It is one of numerous reprints published in that era and has only nominal value.

Vademecum Series

Q:  Looking for info on this book, Allegories of the Heart, Nathaniel Hawthorne. Any info you can offer would be much appreciated. Thanks!

A:  Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1905-1906.

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

It is a reprint with nominal value only.