Question & Answer Series 79 Esperance Series

Q: Hello, I have been searching for the published year and value for this Altemus book, Self Reliance.

The only date in the book is referenced ‘Copyright 1896’ Approximately 4” x 6” embossed suede cover, worn cover edges as seen in the picture, spine intact, all pages intact, no handwriting, stains or other issues.

A: Your book is part of the Esperance Series and was published between 1905 and 1909. It originally had a ribbon on the cover and came in a labeled box.
It has nominal value.

Question & Answer Series 180 Vademecum Series

Q:  I am trying to find out a bit more about this book, The Scarlet Letter. It must have been printed in 1899 as the copyright says 1899 and the inscription is dated New Years 1900. Any info you can provide would be lovely!

A:  Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1899.

It originally came within a labeled box.
It is a reprint with nominal value.

Question & Answer Series 47 Beauxarts Series

Q: I recently found this second edition copy of The Scarlet Letter. I was trying to find the publishing date and after going through your website, I couldn’t find one with this particular cover. Inside there is a handwritten date of 1897 and reason of purchase. There is also the reprinted second edition preface.

A: Your book is part of the Beauxarts Series and was published in 1897.

See: http://henryaltemus.com/series/series47.htm

This is a late reprint of the second edition.

Question & Answer Series 47 Beauxarts Series

Q: I have the referenced book and am trying to find out the value of this book. Your firm published this book in 1895. I have attached a picture of this book (Poems) for your review.

Could you verify this book and any information you may have for this book.

A: Your book was published in 1897 as part of the Beauxarts Series (earlier numbering) 47.

It is a reprint.

In my opinion because it is a reprint of a common title and because the book is in poor condition, it has no monetary value.