Betty zane by zane grey 1903, first edition abebooks. Jan 16, 2014 this is a list of the complete set of zane grey books issued by walter j. Riders of the purple sage was his bestselling book. Zane grey biography, life, interesting facts early years and education. Grey was an avid fisherman and wrote a lot about fishing. This marlin zane grey century is a leveraction rifle chambered in 3030 win. Sometimes its turned out to be surprisingly valuable. Unfollow zane grey signed book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Grey s scarce first book, published at his own expense. A 21 octagonally rifled barrel is adorned with an adjustable buckhorn rear sight and a raised blade front sight. Pearl zane grey january 31, 1872 october 23, 1939 was an american author and dentist. 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. See all books authored by zane grey, including riders of the purple sage, and the rainbow trail, and more on. 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. Needed to read description which said there were only 12 books. Born in 1875, zane grey was raised in zanesville, ohio, a town founded by his mothers family. Pyramid lake natural wonders of the west article by gaylord du bois. This is a contemporary presentation copy, inscribed and signed by the author on a sheet pasted to the front endpaper, within his handdrawn border. Set of 25 hardcover zane grey books from 1960 zane grey on. He was born as pearl zane gray on january 31, 1872 in zanesville, ohio, united states.
As with any collectible, the value is often in the eye of the beholder. Title title genre genre date oldest date newest betty zane and to the last man. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. On average, how much are antique, hardbacked, zane grey. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. 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. Marlin zane grey century 336 for sale, used verygood. Zane died on october 23, 1939 at the age of 67 in altadena, california.
This series will probably look familiar to most zane grey fans. Jul 25, 2017 i have a complete set of zane grey books 75 total, published by walter black although i cannot find a date. 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. Zane grey was one of the prominent authors of america who used to write his novels based on the western fiction genre. 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. Wilderness ranch, script by gaylord du bois adaptation and zane grey novel, art by albert micale. 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. 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.
He was born in zanesville, ohio, in the united states. Since that time tom has served as director of americana auctions and senior historical specialist for heritage auctions. Apr 29, 20 on average, how much are antique, hardbacked, zane grey books worth. Grey came from a quaker background, and he had four siblings. What is the value of a marlin zane grey edition 3030 serial. Riders of the purple sage by grey, zane used books and. Pearl zane grey was born 31st january 1872, to lewis and alice gray. What is complete hardback set of zane grey books worth answers. Top 10 books by zane grey best book recommendations, best. Throughout the work of zane grey, are vivid descriptions of adventures in the old west played out by larger than life characters. Apr 26, 2017 values of zane grey books are difficult to determine. What is complete hardback set of zane grey books worth. The books received matched what was described, but stating 25 books when there were only 12 in the fine print is just wrong.
Without dust jackets, most first editions are worth substantially less. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I always love having an appraiser look at my stuff. Once a scout with the us army, he was familiar with both the hardships and rewards of pioneer life. Values of zane grey books are difficult to determine. Find great deals on ebay for zane grey books and zane grey books lot. Project gutenberg offers 61,754 free ebooks to download.
Riders of the purple sage is zane grey s bestknown novel. Excellent near mint condition, former owner inscription and small rub on back cover. For ease of use, this list is arranged alphabetically. Originally published in 1912, it was one of the earliest works of western fiction and played a significant role in popularizing that genre. They are in perfect condition and have never been read. Zane grey 18721939 was an american author of western adventure novels and short stories. His father was a dentist, who used to beat grey on a regular basis. Order of zane grey books zane grey 18721939 was an american author of western adventure novels and short stories. Loren grey son of zane grey and betty zane grosso daughter of zane grey. Fast forward to the main character, richard gale, a tenderfoot from.
Riders of the purple sage 1912 was his bestselling book. A family member has around 50 of them, ranging from 19101960, and would like to sell them to an antiques dealer. Zane grey writer of western novels lived in payson, az. Unanswered questions which was not a result of the baby boom that followed world war ii answers apex. But not even logan could foresee the challenges that lay ahead for him. 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. 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. 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. 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.
Books by grey, zane sorted by popularity project gutenberg. 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. To miss myra emmons a merry christmas and a happy year from p. Zane grey bibliography and price guide browsers bookstore. His passion for the american west was aroused in 1907 when grey toured the west with buffalo jones, a noted hunter and adventurer. First editions with dust jackets can command prices up to several hundred dollars. Beasley is going to take over the whole cattle kingdom of auchincloss, and he has hired three outlaw gunmen to do his crooked job. Grey published a total of 85 books popular adventure novels that idealized the western frontier. Discount prices on books by zane grey, including titles like the young forester. First edition, first printing zane grey five complete novels in one book leather bound with gilt design and titles. What is the value of a marlin zane grey edition 3030 serial zg006. New listing zane grey tales of lonely trails 1923 1st edition rare dust jacket, signed photo. 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. He was a very prolific author and one of the first authors to become a millionaire.
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