Q: I came across this copy of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and am unable to properly date the work. Would you be able to help me based on the pictures I provided? If you need any more information, please let me know. 
A: Your book was published in 1901 as part of the La Belle Fleur Series.
This book originally came with a dust jacket. It is a reprint.
For more information see: Henry Altemus Company – La Belle Fleur Series 115
Q: I am trying to get more info on a copy of Rip Van Winkle that I have. Your site is an incredible resource and I think I know where the book came from but any help would be appreciated. It is a soft suede like green cover which seems to match the Petit Trianon series 3rd numbering, format 2 but it could also be format 5. Title page says
Philadelphia
Henry Altemus Company
I have attached a copy of the cover below. Any info regarding the books series, year or rarity would be a help to me.
A: Your book is actually part of the Esperance Series and was published between 1905-1909.
See: Henry Altemus Co – Esperance Series 79
It originally had a little ribbon on the cover and was sold within a labeled box.
Q: This is The Scarlett Letter By Nathaniel Hawthorne.
I am wondering if it has any value.
A: Your book is part of the Sanspareil series and was published in 1899.
See: Henry Altemus Company – Sanspareil Series 163 (later numbering-1899)
It is a reprint and unfortunately only has nominal value.
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Q: Hello! Any info you could give me on this (possible value, best place to try and sell it) would be great, thank you! The Pilgrim’s Progress
A: Your book is part of the Petit Trianon Series and was published in 1903-1904.
See: http://www.henryaltemus.com/series/series143.htm
It is a reprint of a title that is not in great demand. The book’s condition is poor. In my opinion it has little or no monetary value.
Q: I am looking information about this book please. 
A: This book is part of the Petit Trianon Series and was published in 1898.
See: Henry Altemus Company – Petit Trianon (Second numbering) Series 142
It is a reprint of little or no monetary value.
Q: I have just today found this on my dusty bookshelf (Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland)- I honestly don’t know where it came from, no name or any marks inside. It is gently foxed, and the cover is charming… if it is worth nothing to collectors, I’ll keep it for the sharp text and images (letterpress?) and the excellent scent of history.
A: Your book is part of the Boys and Girls Classics Series.
See: Henry Altemus Company – Boys and Girls Classics (new) Series 57
It is a reprint and was published in the early to mid 1910’s.
It is missing the front cover paste on but in fairness most people would not know.
There are lots of “Alice” collectors and although the cover does not relate directly to Alice, there are still people who might find your book desirable.
Price can be very random. I have seen sales anywhere from $10-50. But sometimes it does not sell at all.
Q: I tried to find a book (The Song of Hiawatha) such as this on your website but was not very successful. There is no date inside the book. In addition to the beauty and sentimentality of the book does it have any monetary worth?
A: Your book is part of the Petit Trianon Series and was published in 1903-1904.
See: http://www.henryaltemus.com/series/series143.htm
It is a reprint of a title that is not in much demand.
I would think it has nominal value only.