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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.

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  I have one of your books and would like to know more about it.  Attached is a picture. I can not find it on the internet.

A:  Your book is from the Petit Trianon Series and was published in 1898. See: Henry Altemus Company - Petit Trianon (Second numbering) Series 142

It is a reprint with nominal value.

In His Name Series

Q:  Is there any history on this book (Morning Bells) such as Publish date and value? Thank You

A:  This book is part of the In His Name Series. See: Henry Altemus Company - In His Name Series 110
Your book was published between about 1905-1910.
In great shape it has little value. In this condition, in my opinion, it has no monetary value.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Beauxarts Series

Q:  I am Interested in learning about "Moses from an old Manse" book. I have attached a picture. If you could please give me information about it, that would be greatly appreciated. I am also looking to sell.
Thank you

A:  Your book is a reprint and was published in 1902. It is part of the Beauxarts Series
It originally came within a labeled box. See here.
It has nominal value.

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

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.