Henry Altemus Company

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Vademecum Series

Q:  Is it possible to identify the year of this book from the cover? There is no identifying year that I could find in it. Emerson's Essays, Second Series

A:  Yes. Your book was published as part of the Vademecum Series in 1907. During that year books had a number of different colors and applique pictures but the cover template was the same.

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

Sanspareil Series

Q:  I have a book Fanchon, Henry Altemus 1896. Can you give me an idea of value for this book?

A:  Your book is part of the Sanspareil Series published in 1898. Sanspareil Series 162 (earlier numbering)
It is a reprint without the dust jacket of a not in demand title.
Unless you can find a buyer who loves the attractive cover, it will be a hard sell at any price.

Beauxarts Series

Q:  Could you help me date this book, and possibly offer a price value?

A:  Your book is part of the Beauxarts Series and was published in 1897. See: Beauxarts Series
It is a reprint of a title that is not in great demand.
In my opinion, it has nominal value.

Young People's Library, Format 4

Q:  I’ve had this book for awhile & recently wanted to give it to my granddaughter, but her mother didn’t want it since she had so many books already!
It was from a library, I think, that said 3 day book. & then given to a Sunday school child in 1929. There’s an inscription.
Now I’m reading it to my other 5 year old granddaughter. I was looking to see when it was first published and did not see a date. That’s when I looked it up on the Internet & was curious to see about ordering other titles that were listed in the back , all $1.00 each!
What can you tell me about this book. A Child's Story of the Bible

A:  Your book is part of the Young People’s Library, Format 4. It was published between 1923 and 1933. It originally had a dust jacket.
It is a reprint. See: Young People’s Library, Format 4

Slip in the Pocket Classics Series

Q:  Hi I was wondering about this book the Three Musketeers and other stories someone wrote 1921 on inside cover any idea of age?

A:  Your book is part of the Classics Series/ Slip in the Pocket Series. Without the dust jacket it is impossible to exactly date this book. 1909-1915 would be approximate dates.
See: Slip in the Pocket Series

Kipling Series

Q:  I am wondering if this book is worth anything? The Three Musketeers

A:  This book is part of the Kipling Series and was published in 1899.
It is a reprint.
It has nominal value.

Langhorne Series

Q:  Hi, we ran across this book (Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam) in an old box. I've been trying to identify it/figure out its worth, but would like some help if possible.

A:  Your book is part of the "Langhorne Series" and was published between 1914 and 1917. Originally its was sold within a fabled box.
For more info see: Langhorne Series 117
It is a reprint and, in my opinion, only has nominal value.

Vademecum Series

Q:  Hello, I rescued this poor book (Lady of the Lake) at an antique shop but it has not been cared for so the publication date page is missing.

I looked on your site and saw other like it but not this one. Could this possibly be from the 1907 Vademecum series?

A:  Yes, this book is from the Vademecum Series and was published in 1907.
The paste on picture is #18.
For more info see: Henry Altemus Company - Vademecum Series - European Artists

Vademecum Series

Q:  I found a copy of a book published by Henry Altemus Publishing on my mother's bookshelf. She was an avid reader. She left her books to me.

The title of the book is, "Black Beauty." I can't find a publishing date or a Series # to find out its value.

I have attached a copy of the book. I look forward to your input.

A:  Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1907. It is a reprint.

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

In this condition, in my opinion, it has no monetary value.

Vademecum Series

Q:  Hi! I picked up this copy of Othello the other day and can’t seem to find another like it online- I'm sure it’s nothing but I wanted to reach out because I saw it on the title list of the mysterious l'art nouveau series. I appreciate any information you can give me!

A:  Your book is part of the Vademecum Series. Published in 1903.
http://www.henryaltemus.com/series/series180.htm