Jan 16, 2014 this series will probably look familiar to most zane grey fans. First book edition, presentation copy, of this western romance set in northern california, the basis for. The maverick queen, 30,000 on the hoof, and the vanishing american. Fast forward to the main character, richard gale, a tenderfoot from. To miss myra emmons a merry christmas and a happy year from p. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Zane grey was an american author best known for writing western fiction. On average, how much are antique, hardbacked, zane grey. Zane grey was a bestselling author of over 85 books, which have sold well over 100 million copies worldwide.
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. He was born in zanesville, ohio, in the united states. Find great deals on ebay for zane grey books and zane grey books lot. Grey came from a quaker background, and he had four siblings. First edition of zane grey s greatest novel, with a laidin photographic card signed on the margin in purple by zane grey. Zane grey books 19001949 publication year for sale in stock ebay. Young buck duane has his fathers talent with a gun, kills a man who draws on him, and flees to ride the outlaw trail as a loner, with his hands clean of evil.
Zane grey booksfirst edition booksidentification guide. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Zane grey was one of the prominent authors of america who used to write his novels based on the western fiction genre. Grey was an avid fisherman and wrote a lot about fishing. A highly romanticized account, the novel is the second in a trilogy, the first of which is betty zane, grey s first published work, and the last trail, which focuses on the life of jonathan zane, grey s ancestor. 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. I gather these cons are typical of zane grey s books, so i doubt ill read any more from him. 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. The books received matched what was described, but stating 25 books when there were only 12 in the fine print is just wrong. 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. Riders of the purple sage first edition signed zane. 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. I can find no reference to this in any of my research. If i can find an author that is as skilled in the positive aspects of grey s books, but eliminates the negatives, i may r pros.
Unfollow zane grey books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Sep 01, 2018 q my father left me his collection of zane grey books when he died in 1982. Zane grey s stories of the west comic books for sale online. If you have a zane grey book printed by someone else, chances are that it is not a first edition.
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. Values of zane grey books are difficult to determine. First edition of zane greys greatest novel, with a laidin photographic card signed on the margin in purple by zane grey. Pearl zane grey was born 31st january 1872, to lewis and alice gray. Zane greys stories of the west comic books for sale. Great deals on 1st edition zane grey hardcover books. For ease of use, this list is arranged alphabetically. Grey was a major force in shaping the myths of the old west and his books and stories have been adapted into over 100 movies.
A zane grey was born pearl zane grey in zanesville, ohio, in 1872. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Fort henry is besieged by british rangers and shawnee indians, and a small group of settlers must make their valiant stand in one of the last battles of the american revolution. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Hello again, it is nora, i answered your question about the zane grey 1912 first edition book. As with any collectible, the value is often in the eye of the beholder. Born in 1875, zane grey was raised in zanesville, ohio, a town founded by his mothers family. Grey s books were a big influence on the idealization of the american frontier and his book riders of the purple sage is considered by many to be the greatest western novel ever written.
Desert gold by zane grey meet your next favorite book. A complete identification guide to zane grey first editions novels and his many other collectible publications. How to identify first editions or a first printing of a book. What is complete hardback set of zane grey books worth. His father was a dentist, who used to beat grey on a regular basis. Forlorn river is a western novel written by zane grey, first published in 1927. 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. Grey s scarce first book, published at his own expense. It consists of about 72 books all bound in tan covers with blue and red trim and book titles written in gold. Greys novels refined the popular image of the cowboy in their day, greys books sold better than had any works in u. Apr 29, 20 hello again, it is nora, i answered your question about the zane grey 1912 first edition book. In this, a few of the main characters are from illinois, and one is a college graduate. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books. Leaves of autumn books, inc, payson, az 1996 a bibliographical check list and price guide for the writings of r.
Zane grey writer of western novels lived in payson, az. Without dust jackets, most first editions are worth substantially less. Betty zane, the last trail, the spirit of the border. This one also seemed different than the few others of grey s books that ive read recently. Author grey, zane formatbinding publishers cloth in dust jacket. Most of these books drew upon the american old west or the great outdoors for inspiration and are acknowledged as some of the best western adventure novels ever written. While there were a few books first printed by other companies, most were from harpers. Loren was the editor of the zane grey novel, black mesa in 1955 and the reef girl in 1977.
Zane died on october 23, 1939 at the age of 67 in altadena, california. Zane grey biography, life, interesting facts early years and education. Two of his sons, romer zane and loren became authors as well. 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. His passion for the american west was aroused in 1907 when grey toured the west with buffalo jones, a noted hunter and adventurer. Betty zane by zane grey 1903, first edition abebooks.
Most first editions zane grey books were published by harpers. Grey, romer grey and zane grey, country lane books author price guides for zane grey, patricia and allen. Zane grey became a published novelist in 1903 with the novel betty zane. The forlorn river that flows through the area is the lost river which flows out of clear lake reservoir in california and into oregon near klamath falls, eventually flowing back into california and emptying into tule lake. Great deals on zane grey books 19001949 publication year. With his veracity and emotional intensity, he connected with millions of readers worldwide, during peacetime and war, and inspired many western writers who followed him.
The best selling book he wrote was his book riders of the purple stage, it was published in 1912. Condition is very important to the value of a book. Loren grey son of zane grey and betty zane grosso daughter of zane grey. Original copies of betty zane can easily exceed a thousand. Since that time tom has served as director of americana auctions and senior historical specialist for heritage auctions.
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. He was born as pearl zane gray on january 31, 1872 in zanesville, ohio, united states. Zane greys stories of the west comic books for sale online. First book edition, presentation copy, of this western romance set in northern california, the basis for the film adaptations starring jack holt and buster crabbe, inscribed to zane grey s novelist son, with whom he had a fraught relationship. Another of zane grey s books, although currently a bit over 100 years old, still seems relatively modern in writing, more, say, agatha christie than henry james. This is a contemporary presentation copy, inscribed and signed by the author on a sheet pasted to the front endpaper, within his handdrawn border.
Grey published a total of 85 books popular adventure novels that idealized the western frontier. The first novel from the legendary zane grey is available once again. First editions with dust jackets can command prices up to several hundred dollars. 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. What is complete hardback set of zane grey books worth answers. This is a list of the complete set of zane grey books issued by walter j. Needed to read description which said there were only 12 books. 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. Below is a list of zane grey s books in order of when they were originally published. Set of 25 hardcover zane grey books from 1960 zane grey on. Apr 26, 2017 values of zane grey books are difficult to determine. The ice caves where ben captures the wild horses and where the rustlers are captured is at the lava tubes located in lava.
Below is a list of zane greys books in order of when they were originally published. Zane grey was one of the first millionaire authors. Zane grey rare books and first editions at bauman rare books. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. The gunfighter, script by gaylord du bois adaptation and zane grey novel, art by albert micale. Authored 11 loren zane grey books in the successful lassiter series, published by pocket books. This series will probably look familiar to most zane grey fans. Grey s novels refined the popular image of the cowboy in their day, grey s books sold better than had any works in u. Their only hope is heroic betty zane, who must run the gauntlet to retrieve the last keg of gunpowder. Zane grey was a prolific american writer of historical and western novels.
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