In 1911 the “Stories from History Series” was released. The titles were previously in the Young People’s Library. At that time 27 titles were deleted from the Young People’s Library series and those titles became this series. See: Henry Altemus Company – Stories from History Series 170

The only differences between the books of this series and those titles previously in the Young People’s Library is found on the dust jacket where the name of the series is noted on the spine and the book list of the series is on the back of the jacket and the back ads where the “Stories from History” titles are shown.

The books of this series are quite scarce.

In 1901-1902 Altemus featured illustrations copied some of the works of Alphonse Mucha, the Czechoslavakian artist, in its Petit Trianon Series.

Henry Altemus Company – Petit Trianon (Third numbering) Series 143

A new Petit Trianon cover with a Mucha illustration has been discovered. This cover is from a 1903-1904 book. It is likely that the other Mucha picture is also on a 1903-1904 book cover.

A second box style has been noted for the Format 5 books in the Devotional Series.

This box was used later than the other box.

Q: Any info available? (Kidnapped) Value it’s worth? Where could I sell?

A: Your book is from the Vademecum Series and was published in 1898.

See: Henry Altemus Co – Vademecum Series (early numbering) 179

It is a reprint.

In my opinion it is only worth a couple of dollars. You could try Ebay.

Q: Hi – I am trying to determine the date for this book (Undine) but sadly the front page has been torn out. I would appreciate any guidance you could offer.

A: Your book is part of the Petit Trianon Series and was published in 1898.

See: Henry Altemus Company – Petit Trianon (Second numbering) Series 142

Q: My grandma recently passed and my grandpa gifted me a copy of Uncle Tom’s Cabin. I tried to date it using the website but was unable to. Is there anything you could tell me?

A: Your book is from the Petit Trianon Series.

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

It was published in 1903-1905.

It is a reprint.

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.