Q: I would like any information you have on this book! The Courtship of Miles Standish (date, value, etc.) Thank you very much.
A: Your book is part of The Christmas Gift Series published in about 1906-1907. It originally came with a piece of holly attached to the front cover within a labeled box. See below for an example.
See: http://www.henryaltemus.com/series/series65.htm
Value: maybe a couple of dollars.
Q: Can you provide any information about this book? “Addresses by Phillips Brooks.” What I find most interesting is the section in which a Sermon that was spoken while President Lincoln was Laying in Wait is indicated.
A: Your book is a reprint. It was published as part of the Beauxarts Series in 1897.
It has nominal value.
Q: I am helping my grandmother organize and came across this book (Cranford) and I’m hoping you can give me some insight.
A: Your book is part of the Petit Trianon Series. It was published in 1903-1904. It is a reprint.
Originally it came in a labeled box.
Q: Hello. I have this book, Camille by Dumas, 1898.
I cannot find details. I am wondering its worth.
A: Your book is part of the Sanspareil Series and was published in 1898.
It is a reprint with nominal value only.
Originally it had a dust jacket. Example is below.
Q: Thank you for any information you may be able to tell me about this book (Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin). It’s got a copyright of 1895. Nothing else as far as when it was printed.
Thanks again for anything you can tell me about the book.
A: Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1895.
See: Henry Altemus Company – Vademecum Series (early numbering) 179
It is a reprint and has nominal value.
Q: Good morning,
These are some photos of an old book (Hamlet) I have that was printed by the Henry Altemus Company. I could not find any dates printed inside the book. I am wondering if you could help me to find out how old the book is as well as the value.
A: Your book was a published in 1900 as part of the Petit Trianon Series (Third numbering) Series 143.
During this year the left side of the volumes had a stereotyped pattern whereas the right half of the cover had one of numerous decorative patterns.
These books also came within a labeled box. See below.
Your book has nominal value only.
Q: I recently found a book published by Henry Altemus and was hoping to get some more information on it. It is “Laddie” part 5 of the Good Times Series. I will attach pictures of the book. Any information would be helpful!
A: As you know, your book is part of the Good Time Series. This book is a reprint but with the jacket is quite nice.
Since this title is not in great demand, it has little value.
Q: Hello, I have this (The First Easter) and was wondering if you can give me some info? I did read what you had on your website about it, your books are lovely by the way! It appears it is one of the earlier editions. It is not in the best shape but it is copyrighted 1906. Someone unfortunately took a marker to a name a some point too:/ I’d appreciate any info you have as well as any idea of its value. Thanks so much!
A: This book is part of the Beautiful Stories Series.
This ten book series had six formats and this is Format #1. It originally came with a dust jacket. See below.
These books are relatively common and only have nominal value.
Q: Hello I have a book called Tanglewood Tales by Hawthorne. Can you tell me what I have? When it was made and such. I’ve attached some photos. Thank you.
A: Your book is part of the Young People’s Library, Format 4.
It was published between 1923 and 1933. It originally came with a dust jacket. See below.
This volume is a reprint and has nominal value.
Q: I bought this book and would love to know when it was published.
(Hyperion) Thank you for any information.
A: Your book was published as part of the Vademecum Series in 1902.
The painting on the front cover is one of more than forty that were used by Altemus for this format.
See: Henry Altemus Company – Vademecum Series / European Artists
It originally came within a labeled box. An example is shown below.
As with all of the titles in this series, it is a reprint.
It has nominal value.
