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Altemus' most popular series included the Young People's Library, Wee Books for Wee Folks, and their numerous juvenile series books. Among the latter are those written by
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in the 1880s. Starting in 1889, books were published with the Henry Altemus
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The Henry Altemus Company: A History and Pictorial Bibliography
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The Henry Altemus Company: A History and Pictorial Bibliography
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A Bibliography of 19th Century Children's Series Books
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A Bibliography of 19th Century Children's Series Books
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