Henry Altemus Company

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Quiet Hour Series

Q:  Hello,
Please send information you have on this book.

A:  Your book is part of the Quiet Hour Series. Information about this series can be seen at Series 153.

Riviere Series

Q:  Could you tell us the value of this "Old Christmas" Riviere series?

A:  This volume is part of a publisher's series (Riviera Series) of 87 titles, all of which are reprints, and was published in 1901. These books originally came with dust jackets. Because this book is a reprint of a not very collectible title, it only has nominal value. A picture of representative dust jacket is shown on the series page.

Riviere Series

Q:  Hello,
I have attached some photos of the book (Nature, Addresses and Lectures) I have questions about. I found this years ago in an old abandoned house and thought it looked really old. I was just curious you could tell me if its worth anything (monetarily) and about how much. Probably going to hold on to it for awhile but was just curious if it was valuable.

A:  Your book is a reprint and was published in 1901 as part of the Riviere Series. This series consisted of only 87 books and is therefore one of the smaller Altemus publisher's series. All of the titles are reprints. Originally the books came with a dust jacket. The plastic like purple flower is somewhat difficult to find in great shape.

More information can be found at ../series/series158.htm.

It only has nominal value.

Riviere Series

Q:  Can you please help identify this book? Two pics attached.

A:  Your book is part of the Riviere Series which was published in 1901. This series consisted of 87 volumes. The books were reprints of various works of fiction, essays, poetry etc. The books originally came with a jacket, a picture of which is enclosed for your interest. Book covers came in various colors. Your book was volume #35. (The number of books was 87 but the numbering went to 165. Altemus just skipped various numbers).

Rosemonte Series

Q:  Hi, I am sure this happen all the time but I can't find a date on this book (Black Beauty). I am wondering if you can tell me the age? The pages are uneven and really rough cut. The illustrations are mostly black but I think there are 3 or 4 color ones. This one does not have any copyright from what I can see. I have thought of giving this to a family member but don't want to let it go if it is valuable.

A:  I believe that this book was first published in 1915 and then reprinted for a few years thereafter.

It is a late reprint of this title.

Although a very nice book with great illustrations, because there are just so many editions of this title it has no significant value.
See: Rosemonte Series

Sanspareil Series

Q:  I have a book Fanchon, Henry Altemus 1896. Can you give me an idea of value for this book?

A:  Your book is part of the Sanspareil Series published in 1898. Sanspareil Series 162 (earlier numbering)
It is a reprint without the dust jacket of a not in demand title.
Unless you can find a buyer who loves the attractive cover, it will be a hard sell at any price.

Sanspareil Series

Q:  I own an old edition of Black Beauty that indicates Henry Altemus manufactured it and I am trying to determine its value.

A:  A: Your book is part of the Sanspareil Series and was published in 1898. Henry Altemus Company - Sanspareil Series 162 (earlier numbering)
It is a reprint and originally came with a dust jacket.
Since it is one of a myriad of reprints of this title and does not have a unique or fancy pictorial cover, most likely only has nominal value.

Sanspareil Series

Q:  I have a copy of the Henry Altemus 1898 book A Window in Thrums with the oval frame, green cover and red-orange flowers, by J. M. Barrie.
It's a delightful little book and has been well-loved but still in good condition. It has an inscription and quotes inside.
I'm wondering if it has value today as I've searched on-line and haven't found this version.

A:  Your book is part of the Sanspareil Series and was published in 1898. See: http://www.henryaltemus.com/series/series162.htm

Because your book is only in fair condition and this title is a reprint which is not really in demand by collectors, it only has nominal value.

Sanspareil Series

Q:  I was passed down this book by my great great grandmother who had it passed to her by her mother I'm not worried about what its worth money wise except for ins if needed.

A:  Your book is part of the Sanspareil Series and was published in 1898.  Henry Altemus Company - Sanspareil Series 162 (earlier numbering)

It originally came with a dust jacket. See here.
It is a reprint and need not be insured since its monetary value is less than $10.

Sanspareil Series

Q:  Hello, Can you give me any info on this book? (Drummond's Addresses)

A:  Your book was published in 1898 as part of the Sanspareil Series (#27). It is a reprint.
It originally had a dust jacket. Here is a representative image of the dust jacket.
See: Henry Altemus Company - Sanspareil Series