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Petit Trianon Series

Q:  I tried to find a book (The Song of Hiawatha) such as this on your website but was not very successful. There is no date inside the book. In addition to the beauty and sentimentality of the book does it have any monetary worth?

A:  Your book is part of the Petit Trianon Series and was published in 1903-1904.

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

It is a reprint of a title that is not in much demand.

I would think it has nominal value only.

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  My sister sent this book to me as a birthday present. (Treasure Island) I did not find an image of it on the website. I did find the book. Can you tell me more about it?

It is part of the later Illustrated Vademus Series?

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.
It originally came in a labeled box (See website).

Petit Trianon Series

Q:  I am trying to identify the age and value of a book that belonged to my grandmother (The Song of Hiawatha). I suspect it is the early 1900's, but there is no date published in the book. Thanks for your help.

A:  It was published in 1907 as part of the Petit Trianon Series.
It is a reprint originally sold in a labeled box.
See: http://www.henryaltemus.com/series/series143.htm

Monetary value: maybe a couple of dollars

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

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.

The cover illustration was drawn by Alphonse Mucha.

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

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 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.

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.