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19 Jun 2020 180

Vademecum Series

Q:  Greetings, I am emailing regarding a copy of Alice in Wonderland that I have found while searching the web.

I have loved this story since I was you young and as a lifelong pursuit I am hoping to start a collection of antique fairytale books. I place a lot of value on finding a good condition of this particular book but am also just starting to learn about collecting! I have attached the book below. It is listed for 234 dollars. Does this book hold that value? What are some good resources to gain knowledge on collecting these treasures? Any information you have would be very helpful!


A:  In my opinion that book is massively overpriced.
It was published in 1915 as part of the Vademecum Series and originally came within a labeled box.
See: Henry Altemus Company - Vademecum Series (later numbering) Series 180

Generally the Alice's with fancy illustrated covers sell for decent money whereas the rest are common and not avidly collected.

There are not any really good price guides. You can go to Ebay and look at what books sold for.

The prices on the book sites are extremely variable and very deceptive. The dealers can list a book for any price and a number of the overpriced books have been on the site for many years.

There is a Lewis Carroll Society and it might be helpful.
Lewis Carroll Society of North America – Official website of the LCSNA


13 Jun 2020 180

Vademecum Series

Q:  Today I purchased "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and I'm not sure how to tell how old the copy is. It is definitely a Henry Altemus Published book, but everywhere I look, I don't see any other copy like it.

A:  Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1899.
See: http://www.henryaltemus.com/series/series180.htm


11 May 2020 180

Vademecum Series

Q:  Hello, I recently came into possession of a box of books my mother collected from yard sales and estate sales as a teenager. She has always had an affinity for vintage books, a trait I have inherited.

In the box was a copy of Edgar Allen Poe's Weird Tales and according to the fly leaf it was printed and bound by The Henry Altemus company. I was wondering if there was anything you might be able to tell me about it I'm having trouble finding more information online.

A:  Your book was published in 1899 as part of the Vademecum Series.
It is a reprint.

See: Henry Altemus Company - Vademecum Series (later numbering) Series 180


21 Apr 2020 180

Vademecum Series

Q:  Found this book among my parent's books, can you tell me anything about it please? Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

A:  Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1907.
See: Henry Altemus Company - Vademecum Series (later numbering) Series 180
It is a reprint with nominal value.


28 Mar 2020 180

Vademecum Series

Q:  I recently came across a book that I picked up at a sale years ago and noticed that it was very very old, it's a copy of A Dog of Flanders by Ouida and the publisher is Altemus so I was doing some research on it but came up with nothing but I found your website and I was wondering if it could be if any interest to you.

There's no date of publication but in the back someone had written a note that dates it back to 1907 so let me know if you can tell me anything about it, I’d appreciate it. Thank you for your time.


A:  Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1907, originally in a labeled box.

It is a reprint.

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

Here is a picture of a representative box.


28 Nov 2019 180

Vademecum Series

Q:  We found this book (Paradise Lost) in my husband's parent's belongings.  What can you tell us about it? It does not have a copyright page.

A:  Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1907. It originally came within a labeled box. See here.
It is a reprint and has nominal value.


08 Nov 2019 180

Vademecum Series

Q:  Hello there! The publishing page has been torn out of this book, In His Steps. What can you tell me about it? Thank you so much!

A:  Your book is from the Vademecum Series and was published in 1901.
The picture on the appliqué is called "Spring" and was painted by Alphonse Mucha.
The title is a reprint with nominal value.
Henry Altemus Co - Alphonse Mucha
Henry Altemus Company - Vademecum Series (later numbering) Series 180


21 Sep 2019 180

Vademcum Series

Q:  This was my aunt's book, Treasure Island, and there is no copyright date on the inside page. She was born in 1908. I would appreciate any information you can give me.

A:  Your book was published in 1915 as part of the Vademecum Series.
It originally was sold in a labeled box. See here.
See: http://www.henryaltemus.com/series/series180.htm
It a a reprint with nominal value.


14 Sep 2019 180

Vademcum Series

Q:  I was hoping you might be able to tell me a little more about this book, Thoughts of Marcus Aurelius. It caught my eye at a garage sale, and I picked it up for $2. I was curious about what time period it was from, and if it has any particular value.

A:  Your book was published in 1902 as part of the Vademecum Series.
It originally came within a labeled box.
See: http://www.henryaltemus.com/series/series180.htm
In my opinion you paid a fair price.


07 Sep 2019 180

Vademecum Series

Q:  I recently acquired this book, The Little Lame Prince, from a relative and wanted to inquire about the date and information of the book. When research I came across your website and saw the mention of Vademecum Series.
I was hoping to gain further knowledge on the subject of the book. Thank you for your time. Attached are some photos.


A:  Your book was published in 1903 as part of the Vademecum Series. It originally came within a labeled box.
It is a reprint with nominal value.
See: http://www.henryaltemus.com/series/series180.htm


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