Hello again, it is nora, i answered your question about the zane grey 1912 first edition book. Popular zane grey books meet your next favorite book. First editions with dust jackets can command prices up to several hundred dollars. The last trail by zane grey is a good example of american literature written in the early part of the last century.
Riders of the purple sage was the first of zane greys many bestsellers. Jane prayed that the tranquility and sweetness of her life would not be permanently disrupted. Search over 3 million price reports spanning art, antiques, coins, collectibles, memorabilia, and other tangible assets of value. Grey published a total of 85 books popular adventure novels that idealized the western frontier. Apr 26, 2017 values of zane grey books are difficult to determine. Riders of the purple sage and the sequel the rainbow trail. Betty zane, the last trail, the spirit of the border. First book edition, presentation copy, of this western romance set in northern california, the basis for. This is the most recognized title of all the novels that zane grey wrote. Zane grey was one of the prominent authors of america who used to write his novels based on the western fiction genre. How to identify first editions or a first printing of a book. It is available in paperback, hardcover, ebook and audio cd.
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 writer of western novels lived in payson, az. Manuscript diary, written entirely in zane greys hand, including a 32page packing list for greys 193233 trip to new zealand and tahiti focusing on fishing gear, as well as a writing log maintained during the trip tracing the. Books by zane grey author of riders of the purple sage. Discount prices on books by zane grey, including titles like the young forester. Zane grey 18721939, american author wrote riders of the purple sage 1912. The last trail zane grey audiobook and ebook all you. 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. Introduced in 1972, 100th year anniversary birth of zane grey, famous western author. Zane grey died on 23 october 1939 at home in altadena, california, and now rests in the union cemetery of lackawaxen, pike county, pennsylvania, dolly beside him. 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. Most of these books have little value, but the last thirteen in the list below are substantially rarer and command higher values. Pearl zane grey january 31, 1872 october 23, 1939 was an american author and.
Most of these books drew upon the american old west or the great outdoors for inspiration and are acknowledged as some of. 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 best selling book he wrote was his book riders of the purple stage, it was published in 1912. Born in 1875, zane grey was raised in zanesville, ohio, a town founded by his mothers family. Zane died on october 23, 1939 at the age of 67 in altadena, california. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. The book tells of the adventures of the title character and his brother as they go canoeing in mexico.
By the age of ten, toms dad would drop him off at coin shows within driving range, picking him up. Ken ward in the jungle is a western novel written by zane grey. Set of 25 hardcover zane grey books from 1960 zane grey on. Apr 29, 20 hello again, it is nora, i answered your question about the zane grey 1912 first edition book. Zane greys first trilogy betty zane, the last trail, and the spirit of the border together in one volume. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Considered one of zane grey s best novels, the vanishing american was originally published in serialized form in the ladies home journal in 1922. Original copies of betty zane can easily exceed a thousand. But not even logan could foresee the challenges that lay ahead for him. Still hoping to uphold the values of the confederacy, latch sets his sights on the wealth of. The great depression had little effect on grey s career. Values of zane grey books are difficult to determine. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database.
Spine straight, binding tight, pages toned, unmarked. Zane grey 18721939 was the bestselling author of over 85 books which have sold well over 100 million copies worldwide. For ease of use, this list is arranged alphabetically. Make offer code of the west by zane grey, harper 1st edition 1934, fair condition book, zane greys western magazine vol. Zane grey booksfirst edition booksidentification guide. Loren grey son of zane grey and betty zane grosso daughter of zane grey.
A bit about zane grey first editions most first editions zane grey books were published by harpers. Without dust jackets, most first editions are worth substantially less. With his veracity and emotional intensity, he connected with millions of. Once a scout with the us army, he was familiar with both the hardships and rewards of pioneer life. First of all, zane grey is an amazing writer who is adept at painting vivid scenery, emotions, and situations with words. What is your zane greys stories of the west comic book worth. Zane grey 18721939 was an american author of western adventure novels and short stories. Books by grey, zane sorted by popularity project gutenberg. He was a very prolific author and one of the first authors to become a millionaire. Riders of the purple sage large print by zane grey english paperback book fr. Zane grey s first trilogy betty zane, the last trail, and the spirit of the border together in one volume. 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 greys stories of the west comic books for sale. Zane grey, prolific writer whose romantic novels of the american west largely created a new literary genre, the western.
His passion for the american west was aroused in 1907 when grey toured the west with buffalo jones, a noted hunter and adventurer. Riders of the purple sage 1912 was his bestselling book. Title title genre genre date oldest date newest betty zane and to the last man. She meant to do so much more for her people than she had done.
This book distinguishes between two types of frontiersmen, the pioneers and the border men. Inspired by the life and adventures of the authors greatgreat grandmother, betty zane tells the story of the last battle of the american revolution, in which the heroine was a young, spunky, and beautiful frontier girl named betty zane. What is complete hardback set of zane grey books worth. Zane grey is the bestknown author of western cowboy and other adventure stories. While there were a few books first printed by other companies, most were from harpers. As with any collectible, the value is often in the eye of the beholder. Riders of the purple sage was his bestselling book. Make offer code of the west by zane grey, harper 1st edition 1934, fair condition book, zane grey s western magazine vol. In this story a young woman tried to fight off cattle rustlers who threaten her ranch. Zane grey books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. Find the value of the dell comic zane greys stories of the west volume 1. Traditions and family values play a large part in daily life. This series will probably look familiar to most zane grey fans. If you have a zane grey book printed by someone else, chances are that it is not a first edition.
Top 10 books by zane grey best book recommendations, best. A complete identification guide to zane grey first editions novels and his many other collectible publications. The books received matched what was described, but stating 25 books when there were only 12 in the fine print is just wrong. American cowboy, stirling haselton, taking the blame for a shooting committed by a friend, is exiled to australia and with one loyal follower, joins a party of ranchers and drovers making the long wilderness journey to the elaberleys. 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. Grey was an avid fisherman and wrote a lot about fishing. Grey did not sign a lot of books, so his signature has significant value. 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. New listing zane grey tales of lonely trails 1923 1st edition rare dust jacket, signed photo. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Zane grey rare books and first editions at bauman rare books. The wilderness trek by zane grey nook book ebook barnes. Needed to read description which said there were only 12 books.
Values of zane greys stories of the west comicspriceguide. 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. 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. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Vanishing american by zane grey, first edition abebooks. Produced in the 1960s, they were bound in red and tan cloth and originally came in a rice paper cover. 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. On average, how much are antique, hardbacked, zane grey. In texas, young bank robber wade holden, once the toughest, fastest triggerman in the notorious simm bell gang, makes a promise to his dying mentor that he will go straight. Zane grey was a prolific american writer of historical and western novels. Considered one of zane greys best novels, the vanishing american was originally published in serialized form in. 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. With his veracity and emotional intensity, he connected with millions of readers worldwide.
Shadow on the trail by zane grey, one of the bestselling authors of alltime, is the story of one such man who returned to reestablish himself in a lawabiding society. He was born as pearl zane gray on january 31, 1872 in zanesville, ohio, united states. Zane grey bibliography and price guide browsers bookstore. 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. Jan 16, 2014 this series will probably look familiar to most zane grey fans.
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