Q: What are the value of these books? (Tattine, Doings of a Dear Little Couple, How a Dear Little Couple Went Abroad, Little Gervaise)
A: These books are from the Dainty Series. Even in great condition with dust jackets they do not sell for much. In terrible shape they have little if any monetary value.
See: Dainty Series
Q: I recently acquired this copy (attached) of “Twice Told Tales” by Nathaniel Hawthorne and am having some difficulty determining any dates of publication or printing. I would appreciate any insights you can offer.
A: This book is part of the Boys and Girls Own Library. It was published in 1909-1910.
Evangeline
It is unclear whether this book is part of the Crestmont Series or the Rosemonte Series. This edition would have been sold within a labeled box which would answer the question. Unfortunately without the box, the series identification remains unknown.
Maroon pebbled morocco. 8″ x 5.25″
For more information see http://www.henryaltemus.com/series/series-unknown17.htm
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Q: Is this valuable? Peter Rabbit
A: Nice book. It is the second American edition of this title.
See: http://www.henryaltemus.com/peter_rabbit/peterrabbit.htm
My estimate $15-50.
The American first edition was published early in 1904.
(First American edition)
Q: Hello! I came across your site searching for information about my copy of Uncle Tom’s Cabin. I have been unable to find the same cover in searches on your site and can not find it via google lens either. Would you be able to share more information about the edition we have as there is not a date printed in the book.
A: Your book is part of the Petit Trianon Series and was published in 1908.
It originally came within a labeled box. An example is shown.
It is a late reprint.
Q: Can you tell me anything about this book? (Rip Van Winkle) When printed and such. I can’t find it on the internet anywhere. Don’t know what it is worth. The woman who get it wrote that it was given to her in 1911. Thanks
A: Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published between 1909-1912. It originally came within a red labeled box. An example is shown.
It is a reprint with nominal value.
Q: I have perfect green book The Lady of the Lake by Scott..1896 Henry Altemus manufacture Philadelphia. I am confused looking on internet. Can you help identify or any value? 
A: Your book was published as part of the Vademecum Series in 1895-1896.
Vademecum Series (early numbering) 179
It is a reprint with nominal monetary value.
A second gilt cover decoration has been noted for the books of this series.
The books all were boxed.
Q: I would like to know more about this book. I also noticed the author’s last name is misspelled Stephenson. Does that make this book more valuable if valuable or rare at all? Please enlighten me. Thank you. Also I have not been able to find the exact one anywhere.
A: Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1897. It is a reprint. In good shape it has nominal value. In poor shape it probably has no monetary value.
The Stephenson spelling does not change the value.
Q: I have just received a lovely book undated, printed by Henry Altemus Company of “The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam”. The introduction is by John Hay, with an illustration believed to be by Gilbert James: “A jug of wine, a loaf of bread and thou”.
If possible I would love to know the date of publication and any other information you may have.
A: Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1908. It originally came within a labeled box. An example is shown.
It is a reprint with nominal value.