When his writing started paying off, he managed to spend as many as 300 days a year enjoying the sport. Loren grey son of zane grey and betty zane grosso daughter of zane grey. Condition very slight marks to free endpapers front and rear from old jacket protector. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. First editions with dust jackets can command prices up to several hundred dollars. Zane greys stories of the west comic books for sale. 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. Greys perspective is one of gallantry, and heroes saving innocent women. Zane grey signed autograph signature vintage memorabilia.
Tales of freshwater fishing by grey, zane and a great selection of. Zane grey was one of the prominent authors of america who used to write his novels based on the western fiction genre. As of june 2007, the internet movie database credits grey with 110 films, one tv episode, and one entire tv series based on his novels and stories. It contains a navigable table of contents for nook, in addition to two linked table of contents in the text one that lists just the books and one that lists both books and chapters. The lone star ranger by zane grey hardcover signed 1924. In addition to the success of his printed works, they later had. Some would say zane grey is old fashioned and out of date, but this is not true, if one wants to read good romance, good. Betty zane, the last trail, the spirit of the border. It may seem strange to you that out of all the stories i heard on. Book is good in green boards with minor edge and corner wear, no dust jacket. 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. The light of the western stars zane grey 363 downloads. Zane grey, known and loved primarily for his western novels, was an avid fisherman.
Without dust jackets, most first editions are worth substantially less. By the age of ten, toms dad would drop him off at coin shows within driving range, picking him up. But not even logan could foresee the challenges that lay ahead for him. 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 writer of western novels lived in payson, az. On average, how much are antique, hardbacked, zane grey. As with any collectible, the value is often in the eye of the beholder. Pearl zane grey 18721939 was an american author best known for his popular adventure novels and stories that presented an idealized image of the american frontier. Unfollow zane grey signed book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Hello again, it is nora, i answered your question about the zane grey 1912 first edition book. Henry, the final battle of the american revolution.
And zane grey is the best author to have ever penned the story of the american west. Taylors the grinning gismo, priced at 35 cents, with serial number d01. An author signature by a significant and recognized writer can mean an increase in value of ten times or more the ordinary value of the book in most cases. In this story a young woman tried to fight off cattle rustlers who threaten her ranch. 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. Last of the plainsmen first edition signed zane grey. Jane prayed that the tranquility and sweetness of her life would not be permanently disrupted.
Betty zane is a romantic novel based on real life people and events. Almost any book by zane grey is worth an afternoons easy reading reading library, reading. Zane grey was born pearl zane gray in 1872, in zanesville, ohio. Original copies of betty zane can easily exceed a thousand. It is available in paperback, hardcover, ebook and audio cd. Without a doubt riders of the purple sage is the best western ever written. Zane died on october 23, 1939 at the age of 67 in altadena, california. Zane grey the spirit of the border 1st edition 1906 vg etsy.
Zane grey bibliography and price guide january 16, 2014. This is a list of the complete set of zane grey books issued by walter j. A matted and framed movie poster from oceans 11, circa 1960, that is autographed by frank sinatra, dean martin, sammy davis jr. Discount prices on books by zane grey, including titles like the young forester. For example, as stated above, an unsigned copy of f. As of june 2007, the internet movie database credits grey with 110 films, one tv episode, and a series, dick powells zane grey theater based loosely on his novels and short stories. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. This a nice clean copy, the spine is solid, the text is clean and pages are not torn or dirty. Buy zane grey by value publishing rh online at alibris. Riders of the purple sage 1912 was his bestselling book.
Check out our privacy policy to learn more about how we. At the age of six he began with sea shells, and soon graduated to coins, the gateway drug to so many other fields of collecting. The gunfighter, script by gaylord du bois adaptation and zane grey novel, art by albert micale. Riders of the purple sage was the first of zane greys many bestsellers. Zane grey, the bestselling author of sixtyfive western novels, is one of the most recognized and respected writers of western fiction. He was born as pearl zane gray on january 31, 1872 in zanesville, ohio, united states.
This box set includes four zane grey classics in paperback at a great value price. Zane grey january 31, 1872 october 23, 1939 was an american author best known for his popular adventure novels and pulp fiction that presented an idealized image of the rugged old west. A former dentist, grey had published two books based on the. This is the most recognized title of all the novels that zane grey wrote. 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. Zane grey bibliography and price guide browsers bookstore. Riders of the purple sage and the sequel the rainbow trail.
The first book published by ace, which was founded by aaron a. Title title genre genre date oldest date newest betty zane and to the last man. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. 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. Death valley natural wonders of the west article by gaylord du bois. Book of camps and trails 1931 arizona ames 1932 robbers roost 1932 the drift fence 1933 the hash knife outfit 1933 the code of the west 1934 thunder mountain 1935 the trail driver 1935. Western author and outdoorsman grey 18751939, born pearl zane grey, combined his passions for writing and the great outdoors to create over 54 adventurepacked novels, featuring vivid images of the american west and the rugged individualists who tamed it. Author zane grey at book signing event at bookstore. Historical photos of zane grey used with permission of dr. Popular zane grey books meet your next favorite book.
First edition, illustrated with 26 blackandwhite photographic plates, presentation copy inscribed by the books subject with compliments of the last of the plainsmen, c. This series will probably look familiar to most zane grey fans. He studied dentistry at the university of pennsylvania, married lina elise roth in 1905, then moved his. Pearl 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. Love letters to wife of western writer and womanizer zane grey. Zane grey 18721939, american author wrote riders of the purple sage 1912. This first edition book is a hardcover with a dust ja. A 1927 first edition copy of valley of wild horses by zane grey.
First edition of zane greys greatest novel, with a laidin photographic card signed on the. Along with heritage of the desert these two rank one and two. This form collects your name and email so that we can add you to our newsletter for ongoing product and promotional updates. Books by grey, zane sorted by popularity project gutenberg. Complete set of zane grey hardcover books, some have a little water damage answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. 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. This collection contains 19 westerns by favorite author zane grey. Keith vinings too hot for hell, backed with samuel w.
This book was published in 1927 by harper and brothers publishers in new york. What can you tell me about zane gray books are they worth. Zane grey card signed by western author in purple ink signature. 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 reference is to thomas rawlinson 16811725, a lawyer and bibliophile whose accumulation of books at his residence in gray s inn was said to have compelled him to sleep in a passageway.
When rawlinsons collection was sold at auction, it required sixteen sales over twelve years, each sale taking from two to four weeks. Zane grey rare books and first editions at bauman rare books. This book depicts the pioneer times which are the history of america. Excellent near mint condition, former owner inscription and small rub on back cover.
Complete set of zane grey hardcover books, some have a. Values of zane grey books are difficult to determine. Once a scout with the us army, he was familiar with both the hardships and rewards of pioneer life. Jones and and by the author, and the author, zane grey.
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