Q: I just came across your site today and thought you might be able to assist me. I received this book Treasure Island by Robert L Stevenson and would like to know if it is rare and possibly know it’s value. I’m assuming it’s from early 1900’s. I also attached another page it has somebody’s name but can’t read it. Thanks for your assistance.

Q: I’ve recently purchased a copy of Ralph Waldo Emerson’s Essays, First Series published by Henry Altemus and I can’t seem to find a similar cover to my copy anywhere. I was hoping to get a little more information about this book.

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Q: Hello! I recently bought a copy of Paradise Lost from a seller who says it’s from 1899 and I have a few questions. On one of the pages it says that my book is Volume 1, and I’m having trouble finding out what volume 2 is. Is it Paradise Regained or another additional volume of Paradise lost? I am also curious if you have any info on its value. I can send additional pictures as needed. Any information would be greatly appreciated!

A: Your book was published between 1899 and 1901 as part of the Beauxarts Series.

Q: I was just curious as to any information you can provide about a book I have purchased from an antique store (In Memoriam). I know it is not a particularly unique one but I would still like to know anything about it. 

I have attached a picture

A: Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1904.

Originally it came within a labeled box.

See: http://www.henryaltemus.com/series/series180.htm

It is a reprint with nominal value.

Q: I am trying to identify the age and value of a book that belonged to my grandmother (The Song of Hiawatha). I suspect it is the early 1900’s, but there is no date published in the book. Thanks for your help.

A: It was published in 1907 as part of the Petit Trianon Series.

Q: Greetings,  I am emailing regarding a copy of Alice in Wonderland that i have found while searching the web.

I have loved this story since I was you young and as a lifelong pursuit i am hoping to start a collection of antique fairytale books. I place a lot of value on finding a good condition of this particular book but am also just starting to learn about collecting! I have attached the book below. It is listed for 234 dollars. Does this book hold that value? What are some good resources to gain knowledge on collecting these treasures? Any information you have would be very helpful!

A: In my opinion that book is massively overpriced.

It was published in 1915 as part of the Vademecum Series and originally came within a labeled box.

Q: I stumbled on this copy of Lowell’s Poems, and in trying to research it a bit, I stumbled on your site. Cool work!
Based on what I’m seeing on your site, it looks like this copy is pre-1900, but I couldn’t find the title in the non-series work or this cover in the series’ you’ve got.