First edition of zane greys greatest novel, with a laidin photographic card signed on the margin in purple by zane grey. I have a first edition zane grey book in excellent. What is complete hardback set of zane grey books worth. Western author and outdoorsman grey 18751939, born pearl zane grey, combined his passions for writing and the great outdoors to create over 54 adventure. As with any collectible, the value is often in the eye of the beholder. At the age of six he began with sea shells, and soon graduated to coins, the gateway drug.
A very distinctive look to this series magazine advertisement, circa early 1950s. Hello again, it is nora, i answered your question about the zane grey 1912 first edition book. Zane grey bibliography and price guide browsers bookstore. An author signature by a significant and recognized writer can mean an increase in value of ten times or more the ordinary value of the book in most cases. The lone star ranger by zane grey hardcover signed 1924. A former dentist, grey had published two books based on the. Typically early printed books and especially manuscripts.
Zane grey walter black editions there are 75 titles in this series. Excellent near mint condition, former owner inscription and small rub on back cover. Western author and outdoorsman grey 18751939, born pearl zane grey, combined his passions for writing and the great outdoors to create over 54 adventurepacked novels, featuring vivid images of the american west and the rugged individualists who tamed it. For example, as stated above, an unsigned copy of f. Seller the hermitage bookshop, member abaa published 1935. This series will probably look familiar to most zane grey fans. Unfollow books zane grey to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Without dust jackets, most first editions are worth substantially less. When his writing started paying off, he managed to spend as many as 300 days a year enjoying the sport. For ease of use, this list is arranged alphabetically. Zane grey is widely and justifiably considered the father of the western, as he published nearly one hundred books, most of them novels of the american. Although it is definitely written as fiction, it is apparent that zane grey pearl zane gray, actually holds his aunt betty in the highest esteem as we all do.
Zane grey zane grey is widely and justifiably considered the father of the western, as he published nearly one hundred books, most of them novels of the american frontier. First editions with dust jackets can command prices up to several hundred dollars. Zane greys stories of the west comic books for sale. This box set includes four zane grey classics in paperback at a great value price. In addition to the success of his printed works, they later had. I have a first edition zane grey book in excellent condition. Condition spine and edges lightly sunned, near fine, in custom mylar cover. Riders of the purple sage and the sequel the rainbow trail. Sometimes its turned out to be surprisingly valuable. Zane grey, known and loved primarily for his western novels, was an avid fisherman. Zane grey signed autograph signature vintage memorabilia.
His fiction spanned the decades from the revolutionary war, as in the biographical betty zane, to the turmoilfilled years of the civil war and the postwar period of. Pearl zane grey 18721939 was an american author best known for his popular adventure novels and stories that presented an idealized image of the american frontier. Issue a group of books issued by the publisher as a discrete unit. Farley editor the zane grey collector speak of zane grey today and immediately one thinks of westerns, of blazing guns, treacherous villains, virtuous women, heroes ten feet tall, and the most beautiful scenery in america. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. His works have been translated into twentythree languages and have been made into more than one hundred movies. Check out our privacy policy to learn more about how we protect and manage your submitted data. And while he is remembered for his recordbreaking catches, such as the 464pound marlin caught off the coast of tahiti, zane grey also enjoyed freshwater. First edition of zane greys greatest novel, with a laidin photographic card signed on the. Of the 24 books set in arizona, take place in mogollon rim country, where zane had a cabin and lived in the 1920s. Rarity the economic principle of supply and demand also influences the value of checks from a particular individual. Discount prices on books by zane grey, including titles like the young forester. Death valley natural wonders of the west article by gaylord du bois.
This form collects your name and email so that we can add you to our newsletter for ongoing product and promotional updates. Zane grey card signed by western author in purple ink signature. Loren was the editor of the zane grey novel, black mesa in 1955 and the reef girl in 1977. When rawlinsons collection was sold at auction, it required sixteen sales over twelve years, each sale taking from two to four weeks. Zane grey, the bestselling author of sixtyfive western novels, is one of the most recognized and respected writers of western fiction. First edition, first printing zane grey five complete novels in one book leather bound with gilt design and titles. Imprint satement of place, publisher and date of publication on a books title page. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones. Zane grey january 31, 1872 october 23, 1939 was an american author. Zane grey bibliography and price guide january 16, 2014.
Edition special edition, signed by zane grey on the front free endpaper. Betty zane, the last trail, the spirit of the border. A payson replica of greys original cabin that was destroyed by. Long ago, the name zane grey became a household world, and is known around the world. The thundering herd by grey, zane and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now. Today, zane grey is being reissued in hard back by five star westerns in editions based on his holographic manuscripts and so far there are 17 of them. Riders of the purple sage 1912 was his bestselling book. It may seem strange to you that out of all the stories i heard on the rio grande i should choose as first that of buck duane outlaw and gunman. Young buck duane has his fathers talent with a gun, kills a. Although many of these autographed checks can be expensive, their value would be much higher if they were not as readily available. Before selling direct to a dealer, you may want to consider contacting the various book auction houses that i had mentioned in your other question. Find tales of the anglers eldorado by grey, zane at biblio. Tales of the anglers eldorado by grey, zane biblio.
Betty zane 1903 spirit of the border 1906 the last of the plainsmen 1908 the last trail 1909 the shortstop 1909 the heritage of the desert 1910 the young forester 1910 the young pitcher 1911 the young lion hunter 1911 riders of the purple sage 1912 ken ward in the jungle 1912. Zane died on october 23, 1939 at the age of 67 in altadena, california. Unfollow zane grey signed book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Pearl zane grey january 31, 1872 october 23, 1939 was an american author and dentist best known for his popular adventure novels and stories associated with the. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Free shipping vintage book the hash knife outfit hcdj zane grey. Original copies of betty zane can easily exceed a thousand. The gunfighter, script by gaylord du bois adaptation and zane grey novel, art by albert micale. Zane grey was one of the prominent authors of america who used to write his novels based on the western fiction genre. Unfollow zane grey books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The maverick queen, 30,000 on the hoof, and the vanishing american. The ultimate collection 49 works classic westerns and much more kindle edition by grey, zane. I always love having an appraiser look at my stuff. The author loren grey is the youngest son of the subject of the book, zane grey.
On average, how much are antique, hardbacked, zane grey. Even the name of greys books the thundering herd, wanderer of the wasteland, the lost wagon train evoke the classic western image of cowboys on. Zane grey rare books and first editions at bauman rare books. At times, issue refers to timing, such as the first. Authored 11 loren zane grey books in the successful lassiter series, published by pocket books. Values of zane grey books are difficult to determine. Pearl zane grey was best known for his popular adventure novels and stories that were a basis for the western genre in literature and the arts, but he also wrote two hunting books, six childrens books, three baseball books, and eight fishing books. Checks from marilyn monroe, babe ruth, meyer lansky, zane gray, and charles conrad are plentiful.