Henry Altemus Company

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Vademecum Series

Q:  I was wondering how old this book is. There is no copyright date listed.
It is titled Essays by Bacon

A:  Your book was part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1894.
It is a reprint and because of the poor condition has minimal monetary value.
For more information see: henryaltemus.com

Vademecum Series

Q:  I bought this book at an auction and have not found an identical copy to know value/published date etc. I was hoping you might be able to provide me with some information about it. Obviously from the writing it is from before 1898 but that's all I know.

A:  Your book was published in 1898 as part of the Vademecum Series
It is a reprint with nominal value.
For more information see: http://henryaltemus.com/series/series179.htm

Vademecum Series

Q:  Any info available? (Kidnapped) Value it's worth? Where could I sell?

A:  Your book is from the Vademecum Series and was published in 1898. See: Henry Altemus Co - Vademecum Series (early numbering) 179
It is a reprint.
In my opinion it is only worth a couple of dollars. You could try Ebay.

Vademecum Series

Q:  I have a copy of Carmen that I'm trying to find the date of, the closest I can guess is 1896 or 1897. Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated.

A:  1896.

See: Henry Altemus Company - Vademecum Series (early numbering) 179

Vademecum Series

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.

Vademecum Series

Q:  I found this of my grandmother's (Natural Law in the Spiritual World). I can't find anything online or a definite date. I was hoping someone would know more about it, what year it could be from, etc. Thanks in advance!

A:  Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1896.

This title is a reprint with nominal value.

Vademecum Series

Q:  I have a copy of "The Imitation of Christ" that does not have a date. There is a gift inscription from Christmas of 1898, but no other indication of age.

I am curious if you can help me figure out the year it was published.

A:  You book was published in 1898 as part of the Vademecum Series.

Like all the titles in this series, it is a reprint.

See Henry Altemus Company - Vademecum Series (early numbering) 179

Vademecum Series

Q:  Trying to get more information on a book in my collection. I'm attaching pictures to help figure out a publication date.

A:  This book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published fun 1897. All the books in this series are reprints.

Vademecum Series

Q:  Hi! I've had this book (Tales from Shakspeare) for several years, and overlooked the year on one of the pages. I'm just trying to figure out its publishing date and more information about it.

After looking on your website, I'm sure the book was published before 1900. However, the website also says, "Do not think your book was published in the 1860s. It is wishful thinking." The only date I see in my book is 1842.

I've attached some pictures. Whatever you can tell me would be greatly appreciated. I've kept this book wrapped up in a hard box since I got it. I would like to put it on display, but would like a notecard with it with information.

Thank you for any help you can provide!

A:  Your book was published in 1896 as part of the Vademecum Series.

It is a reprint.

The 1842 in the title page design indicates when Joseph Altemus (Henry's father) started the publishing firm. It is not book specific.

Vademcum Series

Q:  Hello, I recently found this book Evangeline by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow published by Henry Altemus and was hoping you could give me more info. I believe the year is 1897. I was also wondering how much it might be worth if anything.

A:  Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1897. It originally was sold within a labeled box. See example here.

All of the titles in this long running publisher’s series were reprints. This volume only has nominal value.