Some books after 1923 had a plain cover with a paste-on noting the title with a jacket as shown below. Other post-1923 books had the illustrated linen swatch with the dust jacket shown below.

For more information, see Boys and Girls Classics

1893 Dust Jacket

Q: Researching my collection of literature I came up on minister of the world by Caroline Mason 1899 edition published by Henry altemus company.Im having difficulty finding this copy How many different copies for year was there? Any info would be great thank you.

A: Hello,
Altemus kept no records of the number of volumes of any particular format or title.
Your book is a 1903 publication in the Vademecum Series. It is a reprint with nominal value.

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

Format 1 #12 Robinson Crusoe

Q: This is in regards to a book Fairyland Of Science that I have by Buckley. I have not seen any other prints like the cover that of the one that I have I was wondering if I could possibly find out is it rare ? And How much is this book appraised at? Also what edition print is it.

A: Your book is part of the Boys and Girls Classics Series. The publication date can be determined by looking at the ads in the back of the book and reviewing the information provided here: http://henryaltemus.com/series/series58.htm

This book is a reprint.

Because of the condition and lack of interest in the title, in my opinion it has nominal value (A few dollars).

Q: I bought this book last year was trying to find the year published any info would be appreciated thank you (Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland)

A: Your book is part of the Petit Trianon Series. It was published in 1901-1902.

See: http://henryaltemus.com/series/series143.htm

Q: I don’t see a reference to this book (Royal Invitation for the King’s Children) with this cover and am wondering if you could tell me more about it. There is no copyright in it but I see a green covered version was published in 1912. Can you help me?

A: This book is part of the “In His Name Series”. Published in approximately 1910.

See: In His Name Series

Q: Trying to do research about the value/rarity of this book (Endymion). All of my searching hasn’t shown me a copy of this book exactly, but of others in the same style.  Just want to know more about it!

A: Reprint published in 1902 as part of the Beauxarts Series. Nominal value.

See: Beauxarts Series

Q: When was this book published? (Holmes’ Poems)
Any value?

A: This book was published as part of the Petit Trianon Series in 1905-1906. Unfortunately in this condition, in my opinion, it has no monetary value.
See: Henry Altemus Company – Petit Trianon (Third numbering) Series 143