As with any collectible, the value is often in the eye of the beholder. First edition of zane greys greatest novel, with a laidin photographic card signed on the. It is one of only a handful of zane grey fiction books written in first person, and my opinion is, zane grey didnt handle first person prose very well when writing fiction. Unfollow books zane grey to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Books by grey, zane sorted by popularity project gutenberg. Apparently, millions of copies of these were printed and distributed. Zane grey rare books and first editions at bauman rare books. Dust jacket zane grey books for sale in stock ebay. Zane greys copy, boldly signed by him in purple ink on front free endpaper. 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. Riders of the purple sage 1912 was his bestselling book.
Zane is a top 100 bestselling author making our list 2 times. Loren grey son of zane grey and betty zane grosso daughter of zane grey. Betty zane, the last trail, the spirit of the border. This novel was published in the year 19 and was republished by the echo library publishing house in the year 2006.
Zane grey five complete novels zane grey avenel books, hardcover 1980. This is a list of the complete set of zane grey books issued by walter j. Most have little value, but there are several that are worth quite a bit. Grey was an avid fisherman and wrote a lot about fishing. They are items that provide hours of enjoyment for the recipient. Title title genre genre date oldest date newest betty zane and to the last man. He won a baseball scholarship to the university of pennsylvania, where he studied to become a dentist. Western union 1939 knights of the range 1939 thirty thousand on the hoof 1940 twin sombreros 1940 majesty fs rancho 1942 stairs of sand 1943 the wilderness trek 1944 shadow on the trail 1946 valley of wild horses 1947 rogue river feud 1948 the deer stalker 1949 the maverick queen 1950 the dude ranger 1951. This form collects your name and email so that we can add you to our newsletter for ongoing product and promotional updates. Zane grey collection cowboy classics 11 zane grey omnibus 7 ohio river trilogy paperback 6 the jane austen academy 6 the lone star ranger weekly 5 gentle greek readers 4 dover thrift editions 3 five star first edition western 3. With his veracity and emotional intensity, he connected with millions of readers worldwide.
Shattering the myth, skyscraper, nervous, gettin buck wild. A very distinctive look to this series magazine advertisement, circa early 1950s. His unique style of writing was based on the adventure and fiction novels that showed the idealized view of the old. Shop the latest titles by zane grey at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. Zane grey was born pearl zane gray in 1872, in zanesville, ohio. Please note, however, that at this time, the vast majority of our zane greys are not listed.
Unfollow zane grey signed book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Zane grey grey, zane, 18721939 the online books page. Needed to read description which said there were only 12 books. The zane grey frontier trilogy 2007 first edition hardcover. Grey published a total of 85 books popular adventure novels that idealized the. Corners lightly bumped,top and bottom of spine cloth rubbed. Excellent near mint condition, former owner inscription and small rub on back cover. Zane is the and new york times bestselling author of several titles. Zane grey bibliography and price guide browsers bookstore. Authored 11 loren zane grey books in the successful lassiter series, published by pocket books. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Discount prices on books by zane grey, including titles like the young forester. Spine cracked on halftitle page and last blank page.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Zane grey 18721939 was an american author of western adventure novels and short stories. Zane grey, known and loved primarily for his western novels, was an avid fisherman. Riders of the purple sage 1912 was his bestselling book in addition to the commercial success of his printed works, his books have had second. First editions with dust jackets can command prices up to several hundred dollars.
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 desert gold 19 the light of western stars. Zane grey bibliography and price guide january 16, 2014. Pictorial paste downs and prelim,previous owners name at top of title page. Zane, aalbc and new york times bestselling author, publisher. The maverick queen, 30,000 on the hoof, and the vanishing american. But not even logan could foresee the challenges that lay ahead for him. If you would like to browse our inventory of zane grey titles, please click here. He was born as pearl zane gray on january 31, 1872 in zanesville, ohio, united states. So, actually, youre better off just sending us an email. When his writing started paying off, he managed to spend as many as 300 days a year enjoying the sport. A book is also a considerate option when giving to an acquaintance such as a coworker. Check out our privacy policy to learn more about how we protect and manage your submitted data. Once a scout with the us army, he was familiar with both the hardships and rewards of pioneer life.
Zane grey was a popular and widely read novelist of the american west. The first 60 titles are fairly common, however the final 15 titles are scarce and can be difficult to locate. Apr 29, 20 hello again, it is nora, i answered your question about the zane grey 1912 first edition book. Zane grey was an american author best known for his popular adventure novels and stories that presented an idealized image of the rugged old west. The books received matched what was described, but stating 25 books when there were only 12 in the fine print is just wrong. Even the name of greys books the thundering herd, wanderer of the wasteland. First edition first printing hardcover limited to 2500 copies this number 2070 fine in brown leather with gilt trim with two small slight rubs to front inside cover and the same to the back inside cover signed by loren grey zanes son on the limitation page. Riders of the purple sage and the sequel the rainbow trail. A look at zane grey s west journal of arizona his tory 14 spring 1973. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. On average, how much are antique, hardbacked, zane grey. First edition, first printing zane grey five complete novels in one book leather bound with gilt design and titles. Grey was born in zanesville, ohio, on january 31, 1872.
Rangers of the lone star, parts of which were published in the 1970s as the rustlers of pecos county using different character and place names, is an okay book. He also wrote books on hunting and fishing, a few childrens titles, and even a. 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. Zane died on october 23, 1939 at the age of 67 in altadena, california. Jan 16, 2014 if you would like to browse our inventory of zane grey titles, please click here. 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. Walter black publishing house of roslyn, ny, published 75 of zane greys titles in the late 50s and 60s. Apr 26, 2017 values of zane grey books are difficult to determine. Loren was the editor of the zane grey novel, black mesa in 1955 and the reef girl in 1977. Memory of zane grey 18721939, arizona and the west 12 autumn 1970. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at.
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. Riders of the purple sage was his bestselling book. His parents were lewis grey and alice josephine zane grey. Zane grey walter black editions there are 75 titles in this series. Original copies of betty zane can easily exceed a thousand. Trained as a dentist, grey practiced in new york city from 1898 to 1904, when he published privately a novel of pioneer life, betty zane, based on an ancestors journal.
The author loren grey is the youngest son of the subject of the book, zane grey. For ease of use, this list is arranged alphabetically. Project gutenberg offers 62,003 free ebooks for kindle, ipad, nook, android, and iphone. He was a very prolific author and one of the first authors to become a millionaire. Zane grey, prolific writer whose romantic novels of the american west largely created a new literary genre, the western. Tales of the angler eldorado new zealand by zane grey or gray. He was the author of over 90 books, some published posthumously andor based on serials originally published in magazines.
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. They are very noticeable in their red and tan book bindings. Lot of 4 zane grey books various titles dust jacket grosset and dunlap pub. Find great deals on ebay for zane grey books and zane grey books lot. The other novel among the initial novels written by zane was the light of western stars. Collectors guide to zane grey zane greys west society. Gary topping, zane grey s west, journal of popular culture 1. Pearl zane grey that first name was used very seldom, and his books. As a teenager, grey was an excellent baseball player. The sex chronicles 2, the sisters of apf, shame on it all, and the heat seekers. They are a onesizefitsall solution to the problem of what to buy for a loved one. The lone star ranger by zane grey hardcover signed 1924. He studied dentistry at the university of pennsylvania, married lina elise roth in 1905, then moved his family west where he began to write novels. 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.
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