Adam seeks refuge in the desert, where life is unrelentingly hard and every day brings a battle against the alkali sands, scorching heat, lonely nights. Zane grey walter black editions there are 75 titles in this series. Original copies of betty zane can easily exceed a thousand. With an active table of contents, you are certain to enjoy hours of reading pleasure by purchasing this collection vs. See more ideas about zane grey, grey and adventure novels. On average, how much are antique, hardbacked, zane grey.
New listing zane grey tales of lonely trails 1923 1st edition rare dust jacket, signed photo. His passion for the american west was aroused in 1907 when grey toured the west with buffalo jones, a noted hunter and adventurer. The ultimate collection 49 works classic westerns and much more. Zane grey signed autograph signature vintage memorabilia. Zane grey was a popular american author renowned for his vivid western novels and captivating articles about the great outdoors. As with any collectible, the value is often in the eye of the beholder. It may seem strange to you that out of all the stories i heard on. Grey published a total of 85 books popular adventure novels that idealized the western frontier. Books by zane grey author of riders of the purple sage. Discount prices on books by zane grey, including titles like the young forester. On target, was the next book in the gray man series. He was born as pearl zane gray on january 31, 1872 in zanesville, ohio, united states. 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. First editions with dust jackets can command prices up to several hundred dollars.
Zane grey, known and loved primarily for his western novels, was an avid fisherman. Values of zane grey books are difficult to determine. Zane grey bibliography and price guide january 16, 2014. This novel was also nominated for a barry award in the best thriller category. Most first editions zane grey books were published by harpers. Zane grey tales of swordfish and tuna inscribed by the author signed 1st ed. The maverick queen, 30,000 on the hoof, and the vanishing american. With his veracity and emotional intensity, he connected with millions of readers worldwide, during peacetime and war, and inspired many western. Long ago, the name zane grey became a household world, and is known around the world. Zane grey rare books and first editions at bauman rare books. This series will probably look familiar to most zane grey fans. With books such as riders of the purple sage and betty zane, grey is perhaps the most famous writer of westerns with many of his books being adapted into movies and tv shows.
What is complete hardback set of zane grey books worth. 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. The first 60 titles are fairly common, however the final 15 titles are scarce and can be difficult to locate. When his writing started paying off, he managed to spend as many as 300 days a year enjoying the sport. Trust and savings bank cleared check written and signed by zane grey. Zane grey 18721939, american author wrote riders of the purple sage 1912. 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.
Needed to read description which said there were only 12 books. Without dust jackets, most first editions are worth substantially less. The lone star ranger by zane grey hardcover signed 1924. 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. A family member has around 50 of them, ranging from 19101960, and would like to sell them to an antiques dealer. 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.
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. Therefore, if you have a zane grey book published by someone else, chances are that it is not a first edition and is a reprint. Zane died on october 23, 1939 at the age of 67 in altadena, california. On average, how much are antique, hardbacked, zane grey books worth. His novels and short stories have been adapted into 112 films, two television episodes, and a television series, dick powells zane grey theater. Apr 26, 2017 values of zane grey books are difficult to determine. 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. Unfollow zane grey books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The books received matched what was described, but stating 25 books when there were only 12 in the fine print is just wrong. 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. Authored 11 loren zane grey books in the successful lassiter series, published by pocket books. Jan 16, 2014 this series will probably look familiar to most zane grey fans. Jane prayed that the tranquility and sweetness of her life would not be permanently disrupted.
Betty zane, the last trail, the spirit of the border. A very distinctive look to this series magazine advertisement, circa early 1950s. See all books authored by zane grey, including riders of the purple sage, and the rainbow trail, and more on. While there were a few books first published by other publishing houses, most were from harpers. 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. Zane greys take on homers odyssey turns up in wanderer of the wasteland, the story of a boy named adam who flees his past and a terrible crime. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. 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.
Zane greys stories of the west comic books for sale. Classic westerns 27 zane grey novels kindle edition by. Zane grey was one of the prominent authors of america who used to write his novels based on the western fiction genre. Zane grey, desert gold zane grey 18721939 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 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. 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. Zane grey january 31, 1872 october 23, 1939 was an american author. Clear signature in lower right in greys trademark purple ink. Zane grey bibliography and price guide browsers bookstore.
The book became a national bestseller and was nominated for a barry award in the best thriller category. Unfollow zane grey signed book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. One of these is the reef girl, a tale of tahiti, and the other a story of young george washington. 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. First edition of zane greys greatest novel, with a laidin photographic card signed on the. Books by grey, zane sorted by popularity project gutenberg. 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.
Zane grey was a major force in shaping the myths of the old west. Below is a list of zane greys books in order of when they were originally published. On average, how much are antique, hardbacked, zane grey books. Gray booksellers online bookstore, based in fairfield, pa.
Also, there are exceptions to the rule, so in order to gain. From the time his books began to hit the best seller lists, critics have persistently attacked his purple prose, his overly romanticized views of the west, his onedimensional charac. For ease of use, this list is arranged alphabetically. Zane grey became a published novelist in 1903 with the novel betty zane. Zane grey, prolific writer whose romantic novels of the american west largely created a new literary genre, the western. 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. Riders of the purple sage was his bestselling book. 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. Online shopping from a great selection at kindle store store. Zane grey was an american author best known for writing western fiction. First edition, first printing zane grey five complete novels in one book leather bound with gilt design and titles. 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.
Loren was the editor of the zane grey novel, black mesa in 1955 and the reef girl in 1977. Riders of the purple sage and the sequel the rainbow trail. Last of the great scouts the life story of buffalo bill by wetmore, helen cody and zane grey and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Born in 1875, zane grey was raised in zanesville, ohio, a town founded by his mothers family. Boerstler was one of greys fishing boat capatains, this check likely issued for the payment of said services. Grey, zane 2,777 rowe, nicholas 43 1stworld library 34 gray, asa 29 davey, richard 28 gray, jane loring 27 perkins, jane gray 23 zane, grey 23 engine, hungry 22 the perfect library 19. He was a major force in shaping the myths of the old west. In all zane grey is credited with 85 books which include eight books about his fishing exploits, three about hunting, and three anthologies. Loren grey son of zane grey and betty zane grosso daughter of zane grey. Zane became a published author in 1999 with the collection shattering the myth. Below is a list of zane grey s books in order of when they were originally published. The ballad of songbirds and snakes from the author that brought you the hunger games, reenter the world of panem again sixtyfour years before the events of the original series.
This is a list of the complete set of zane grey books issued by walter j. She meant to do so much more for her people than she had done. In this lesson, you will learn how grey got his start as a writer. Excellent near mint condition, former owner inscription and small rub on back cover. An examination of his supposed antimormonism gary topping zane grey has been singularly unfortunate in his treatment by the literary critics. Zane grey legendary author of western adventures feels helpless and homesick after losing his luggage in mexico.
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