Henry Altemus Company

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Petit Trianon Series

Q:  I recently obtained this edition from a collection in Oregon, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Any information regarding the book would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your time.

A:  Your book is part of the Petit Trianon Series. It was published in 1903-1904.
Originally it was sold within a labeled box.

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

Vademecum Series

Q:  I have two questions about the book, Evangeline and Other Poems, that is pictured on the attachment. One, is it part of the Valdemecum #180 or Petit Trianon #143 series? Its size is 6 1/4 by 4 1/4 inches. It was received as a gift by the former owner in 1903. It was published by Henry Altemus Company. Second, what are the name(s) of the flowers on the cover?

I have visited your website and thank you for providing such good information on Henry Altemus books.

A:  Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1904. On the webpage you can see books that have the same cover format in the 1904 pictures.

Your flowers match the Iris pictures. Of course, I wouldn’t know an iris from a dandelion but years ago a flower expert identified all of the Altemus cover flowers for me.
See Vademecum Series (later numbering) Series 180

Vademecum Series

Q:  Uncle Tom's Cabin
Curious of the value good condition
Published 1894

A:  Your book is a late reprint. It was published as part of the Vademecum Series in 1899.
See: http://www.henryaltemus.com/series/series180.htm
Nominal value.

Esperance Series

Q:  Hello, I have been searching for the published year and value for this Altemus book, Self Reliance.

The only date in the book is referenced 'Copyright 1896' Approximately 4” x 6” embossed suede cover, worn cover edges as seen in the picture, spine intact, all pages intact, no handwriting, stains or other issues.

A:  Your book is part of the Esperance Series and was published between 1905 and 1909. It originally had a ribbon on the cover and came in a labeled box.
It has nominal value.
See http://www.henryaltemus.com/series/series79.htm

Life of Service Series

Q:  Hi! Just wondering if you have any info on this undated version of Daily Food for Christians?

A:  Your book is from the Life of Service Series and was published in the 1920's. It originally had a dust jacket. See: http://www.henryaltemus.com/series/series121.htm

It has nominal value.

Beauxarts Series

Q:  I have an edition of Tom Brown's School Days that I can't seem to find anywhere online.

A:  Your book was published in 1902 as part of the Beauxarts Series. See: Henry Altemus Company - Beauxarts Series (later numbering) 48
It originally came within a labeled box.
It is a reprint with nominal value.
An example of the box is shown here.

Gem Series

Q:  Hello! May I have help with the year of this devotionals publishing? No ads in the back and no pages to indicate year? The Prince of the House of David

A:  Your book is part of the Gem Series.
It was published between 1910-1912.
It originally was sold within a labeled box.
See: Henry Altemus Company - Gem Series (earlier) 91

Words of Help Series

Q:  Hello, I recently acquired this book (Prayers for Boys) from my grandmother's box of books. If she were alive, she would be 119 years old. Is this book anything of value or significance? Thank you

A:  Unfortunately this book has no monetary value (less than $10). It is part of the eight title "Words of Help" Series which was published in 1927-1928.

See: Henry Altemus Company - Words of Help Series 193

Eternal Life Series

Q:  How old and value? God's Word and God's Work

A:  Your book was published between 1896-1898 in the Eternal Life Series. See: Henry Altemus Company - Eternal Life Series 80

Nominal value considering its condition and lack of collector interest.

Dore's Masterpieces Series

Q:  Hi! I have this Book (Milton's Paradise Lost) published by Henry Altemus that has no date on it. I also couldn't find one online with the same cover design.  Any information would be appreciated!

A:  Your book is part of the Dore's Masterpieces Series.

It was published between 1892 and 1901.

It originally had a red canvas dust jacket. See here