Q: Hello, I picked up this book years ago and was trying to research it. I came across your excellent website but couldn’t find information about this particular type of binding, which is brushed suede or leather. The title is “The Beauty of a Life of Service” by Rev. Phillips Brooks. The copyright date is 1896. The book binding has come apart, so it probably has no value in this condition.

Any information would be appreciated.

A: Your book is part of the Esperance Series and was published between 1905-1909.

See: Henry Altemus Co – Esperance Series 79

It originally came within a labeled box.