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19 May 2020 143

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  Can you tell me anything about this book? Thank you

A:  Your book is part of the Petit Trianon Series and was published in 1899.
It originally came within a labeled box.
It is a reprint.

See: http://www.henryaltemus.com/series/series143.htm


08 May 2020 143

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  I purchased this book today (The Chimes). The date on the inside is 1903 on a hand written inscription but no printed date. I can't seem to determine which series it's from.

A:  Your book was published in 1901-1902 as part of the Petit Trianon Series.

See: Henry Altemus Company - Petit Trianon (Third numbering) Series 143

The cover illustration was drawn by Alphonse Mucha.


06 Feb 2020 143

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  This book has been in our family, apparently since 1903, judging by the note on the flyleaf. I wondered if it might be a first edition, but I don't see any publishing information inside. After the inscribed flyleaf is the title page: "EVANGELINE, A TALE OF ACADIE." On the back of the title page is a biography of Longfellow, and the poem begins on the following page. Just wondering if you could tell me the year of publication and whether it is a first edition. Thanks for your help. Photos attached.

A:  Your book is part of the Petit Trianon Series. This cover format was published in 1903-1904.
It originally came within a labeled box.
It is a reprint.
See:  Petit Trianon (Third numbering) Series 143


20 Jan 2020 143

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  Hi, This book, Twice Told Tales was given to my grandmother on December 25, 1910. Her Aunt Mattie has written on the inside of the cover. I was wondering if you can give me any info about this book and if it has any monetary value.

A:  Your book is part of the Petit Trianon Series and was published in 1907. See: Henry Altemus Company - Petit Trianon (Third numbering) Series 143

It is a reprint with nominal value.


08 Dec 2019 143

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  I have this copy of Washington Irving's Old Christmas. I have looked on the website but I can't find it. I'm wondering when it was published and if it's part of a set. Any info would be helpful.

A:  Your book was published as part of the Petit Trianon Series in 1908-1909. It originally came within a a labeled box. See here.
It is a reprint with nominal value.


02 Dec 2019 143

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  We found this book (A Christmas Carol) in my grandmothers things. We love the the cover. The inscription says 1906. Anything you can add.

A:  Your book is part of the Petit Trianon Series and was published in 1907 (Christmas, 1906). It originally came in a labeled box. (See here)
It is a reprint with nominal value.


26 Nov 2019 143

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  Can you tell me the year of this book, Elizabeth and Her German Garden? Is this book reproduced? What the value of this book is.
I can not find this book cover on the sites I've searched.


A:  Your book is part of the Petit Trianon Series and was published in 1903-1904.
It originally came within a labeled box.
It is a reprint with nominal value.


01 Nov 2019 143

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  Hello, I "rescued" this precious little book at an estate sale today. It was in a dirty, dimly lit basement with lots of other old books. It’s a little dirty, but I am afraid to clean it. Also, there is no date whatsoever anywhere in it. The title on the front of the book is Longfellow's Poems Vol. 1

A:  Your book is part of the Petit Trianon Series and was published in 1907. See: Henry Altemus Company - Petit Trianon (Third numbering) Series 143
It originally came within a labeled box. See here.
It has nominal value.


16 Oct 2019 143

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  Hello! I just had a couple questions about a book that I have, Fanchon. I can't seem to find any information about it. If you could please help me.

A:  Your book is part of the Petit Trianon Series and was published in 1899. See: Henry Altemus Company - Petit Trianon (Third numbering) Series 143

It originally came in a labeled box. See here for an example.

The title is a reprint and has nominal value.


05 Oct 2019 143

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  Hello. I have a lovely book, missing the first few pages. It is a hardbound copy of Longfellow's EVANGELINE, A Tale of Acadia.

ALTEMUS is imprinted on the binding, there are two flowers (iris) imprinted on the front as well as fleur de lis. Are you able to give me any information on book?

Thank you for your expertise!


A:  Your book is part of the Petit Trianon Series and was published in 1903-1904. Henry Altemus Company - Petit Trianon (Third numbering) Series 143

Originally it came within a labeled box. An example is shown here.

It is a reprint and missing a few pages has with no monetary value.


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