Without dust jackets, most first editions are worth substantially less. Riders of the purple sage is zane grey s bestknown novel. New listing zane grey tales of lonely trails 1923 1st edition rare dust jacket, signed photo. Pearl zane gray who would later drop his first name and change the spelling of his last name was born on 31 january 1872 in zanesville, a town founded by his maternal ancestor ebenezer zane 17471811. As with any collectible, the value is often in the eye of the beholder.
His passion for the american west was aroused in 1907 when grey toured the west with buffalo jones, a noted hunter and adventurer. Grey s scarce first book, published at his own expense. Riders of the purple sage 1912 was his bestselling book. Pearl zane grey was an american author best known for his popular adventure novels and stories that were a basis for the western genre in literature and the arts. First edition, first printing zane grey five complete novels in one book leather bound with gilt design and titles. Discount prices on books by zane grey, including titles like the young forester. A family member has around 50 of them, ranging from 19101960, and would like to sell them to an antiques dealer. Title title genre genre date oldest date newest betty zane and to the last man. Born in 1875, zane grey was raised in zanesville, ohio, a town founded by his mothers family. He was born as pearl zane gray on january 31, 1872 in zanesville, ohio, united states. Jan 16, 2014 this is a list of the complete set of zane grey books issued by walter j. Zane grey biography, life, interesting facts early years and education.
But not even logan could foresee the challenges that lay ahead for him. Betty zane by zane grey 1903, first edition abebooks. He was born in zanesville, ohio, in the united states. Beasley is going to take over the whole cattle kingdom of auchincloss, and he has hired three outlaw gunmen to do his crooked job. The hash knife outfit by grey, zane seller leons book store published 1933 condition very good in very good dust jacket edition first edition item price. He was a very prolific author and one of the first authors to become a millionaire. Excellent near mint condition, former owner inscription and small rub on back cover. Zane grey writer of western novels lived in payson, az. Zane died on october 23, 1939 at the age of 67 in altadena, california. Grey came from a quaker background, and he had four siblings. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. 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. This marlin zane grey century is a leveraction rifle chambered in 3030 win.
Fast forward to the main character, richard gale, a tenderfoot from. Books by grey, zane sorted by popularity project gutenberg. What is complete hardback set of zane grey books worth. Project gutenberg offers 61,754 free ebooks to download. They are in perfect condition and have never been read. 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. 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 western genre in literature and the arts. Apr 29, 20 on average, how much are antique, hardbacked, zane grey books worth. Top 10 books by zane grey best book recommendations, best. Once a scout with the us army, he was familiar with both the hardships and rewards of pioneer life. 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. Originally published in 1912, it was one of the earliest works of western fiction and played a significant role in popularizing that genre. Sometimes its turned out to be surprisingly valuable.
Values of zane grey books are difficult to determine. Grey published a total of 85 books popular adventure novels that idealized the western frontier. This series will probably look familiar to most zane grey fans. Find great deals on ebay for zane grey books and zane grey books lot. In 1976 he became a fulltime dealer and auctioneer, and maintained a robust business in political and other collectors items until his company, slaters americana, was absorbed by heritage in 2004. First editions with dust jackets can command prices up to several hundred dollars. For ease of use, this list is arranged alphabetically. Jul 25, 2017 i have a complete set of zane grey books 75 total, published by walter black although i cannot find a date. Loren grey son of zane grey and betty zane grosso daughter of zane grey. The books received matched what was described, but stating 25 books when there were only 12 in the fine print is just wrong.
Marlin zane grey century 336 for sale, used verygood. Order of zane grey books zane grey 18721939 was an american author of western adventure novels and short stories. What is complete hardback set of zane grey books worth answers. His father was a dentist, who used to beat grey on a regular basis. This was exactly what the american public wanted in the early part of the twentieth century and, after a several years of failed publications, his books and serializations became huge hits. The prologue starts out with what seems like a chance meeting between two prospectors in the desert who discover they have more in common than just a love of the desert and a hunt for gold. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Pearl zane grey january 31, 1872 october 23, 1939 was an american author and dentist.
Unfollow zane grey signed book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. What is the value of a marlin zane grey edition 3030 serial. Set of 25 hardcover zane grey books from 1960 zane grey on. Pearl zane grey was born 31st january 1872, to lewis and alice gray. Pyramid lake natural wonders of the west article by gaylord du bois. Zane grey 18721939 was an american author of western adventure novels and short stories.
Grey was an avid fisherman and wrote a lot about fishing. On average, how much are antique, hardbacked, zane grey. Needed to read description which said there were only 12 books. What is the value of a marlin zane grey edition 3030 serial zg006. Throughout the work of zane grey, are vivid descriptions of adventures in the old west played out by larger than life characters.
Zane grey was one of the prominent authors of america who used to write his novels based on the western fiction genre. See all books authored by zane grey, including riders of the purple sage, and the rainbow trail, and more on. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. I always love having an appraiser look at my stuff. Number of printed issues, where it can be verified, any facts that may affect the book value.
Why does greg gutfeld wear a ring on the middle finger on his left hand. Unanswered questions which was not a result of the baby boom that followed world war ii answers apex. Zane grey bibliography and price guide browsers bookstore. A 21 octagonally rifled barrel is adorned with an adjustable buckhorn rear sight and a raised blade front sight. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Riders of the purple sage was his bestselling book. This is a contemporary presentation copy, inscribed and signed by the author on a sheet pasted to the front endpaper, within his handdrawn border. Apr 26, 2017 values of zane grey books are difficult to determine. To miss myra emmons a merry christmas and a happy year from p. Wilderness ranch, script by gaylord du bois adaptation and zane grey novel, art by albert micale. Since that time tom has served as director of americana auctions and senior historical specialist for heritage auctions. 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 westward. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
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