Zane grey 18721939, american author wrote riders of the purple sage 1912. Grey, romer grey and zane grey, country lane books author price guides for zane grey, patricia and allen. For ease of use, this list is arranged alphabetically. 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. Hello again, it is nora, i answered your question about the zane grey 1912 first edition book. First edition of zane grey s greatest novel, with a laidin photographic card signed on the margin in purple by zane grey. Needed to read description which said there were only 12 books. 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. He was born in zanesville, ohio, in the united states. 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. Original copies of betty zane can easily exceed a thousand. Betty zane, the last trail, the spirit of the border.
The books received matched what was described, but stating 25 books when there were only 12 in the fine print is just wrong. 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. Riders of the purple sage was his bestselling book. He was a very prolific author and one of the first authors to become a millionaire. What is complete hardback set of zane grey books worth.
Books by grey, zane sorted by popularity project gutenberg. Jul 25, 2017 i have a complete set of zane grey books 75 total, published by walter black although i cannot find a date. Collectors guide to zane grey zane greys west society. Zane grey bibliography and price guide january 16, 2014. See all books authored by zane grey, including riders of the purple sage, and desert gold, and more on. His passion for the american west was aroused in 1907 when grey toured the west with buffalo jones, a noted hunter and adventurer. This was exactly what the american public wanted in the early part of the twentieth century and, after a several years of failed publications, his books. This is a list of the complete set of zane grey books issued by walter j. The gunfighter, script by gaylord du bois adaptation and zane grey novel, art by albert micale. Zane grey books list of books by author zane grey thriftbooks. Riders of the purple sage and the sequel the rainbow trail. By the age of ten, toms dad would drop him off at coin shows within driving range, picking him up.
Apr 26, 2017 values of zane grey books are difficult to determine. Apr 29, 20 i found a list of zane greys books, sorted by first edition year, so that will help me determine the value when we get them appraised. He was the author of more than 90 books, some published posthumously andor based on serials originally published in magazines. Zane grey bibliography and price guide browsers bookstore. Zane grey was a major force in shaping the myths of the old west. Discount prices on books by zane grey, including titles like the young forester. With his veracity and emotional intensity, he connected with millions of readers worldwide. She meant to do so much more for her people than she had done. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition.
He was born as pearl zane gray on january 31, 1872 in zanesville, ohio, united states. 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. In this, a few of the main characters are from illinois, and one is a college graduate. Zane grey books, western decor, interior design, home decor, book decor, old book, j. Great deals on 1st edition zane grey hardcover books. Leaves of autumn books, inc, payson, az 1996 a bibliographical check list and price guide for the writings of r. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. 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. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. As with any collectible, the value is often in the eye of the beholder. They are in perfect condition and have never been read.
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. Zane grey was a prolific american writer of historical and western novels. A zane grey was born pearl zane grey in zanesville, ohio, in 1872. Zane grey booksfirst edition booksidentification guide. Excellent near mint condition, former owner inscription and small rub on back cover. Jane prayed that the tranquility and sweetness of her life would not be permanently disrupted. 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. On average, how much are antique, hardbacked, zane grey. Zane greys stories of the west comic books for sale. 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. Zane grey writer of western novels lived in payson, az. Values of zane grey books are difficult to determine. Almost any book by zane grey is worth an afternoons easy reading reading library, reading. 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.
Sometimes its turned out to be surprisingly valuable. One of the most lavishly embellished firearms in the cody firearms museum is zane grey s winchester model 1895 deluxe lever action sporting rifle. Loren was the editor of the zane grey novel, black mesa in 1955 and the reef girl in 1977. Set of 25 hardcover zane grey books from 1960 zane grey on. Grey s novels refined the popular image of the cowboy in their day, grey s books sold better than had any works in u. Grey came from a quaker background, and he had four siblings. Zane grey was one of the first millionaire authors. 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.
Grey published a total of 85 books popular adventure novels that idealized the western frontier. Their only hope is heroic betty zane, who must run the gauntlet to retrieve the last keg of gunpowder. First edition of zane greys greatest novel, with a laidin photographic card signed on the. Zane grey was a bestselling author of over 85 books, which have sold well over 100 million copies worldwide. 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 books 19001949 publication year for sale in stock ebay. The first novel from the legendary zane grey is available once again.
Below is a list of zane grey s books in order of when they were originally published. I am tempted to keep the first edition riders of the purple sage to sell directly to a collector, because i understand that i will have to lower the price considerably if selling it to a dealer. Jan 16, 2014 this series will probably look familiar to most zane grey fans. Born in 1875, zane grey was raised in zanesville, ohio, a town founded by his mothers family. What is complete hardback set of zane grey books worth answers. Zane grey s savage kingdom bellmont tower 5078 cdc by zane grey and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Zane grey novels hardcover set of 14 vintage books walter j. Pearl zane grey was born 31st january 1872, to lewis and alice gray.
Without dust jackets, most first editions are worth substantially less. Zane died on october 23, 1939 at the age of 67 in altadena, california. Zane grey rare books and first editions at bauman rare books. Death valley natural wonders of the west article by gaylord du bois.
Zane grey 18721939 was an american author of western adventure novels and short stories. 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. I have a complete set of zane grey books 75 total, published by walter black although i cannot find a date. Originally featured in points west magazine in summer 2011 winchester sporting rifle made for zane grey zane grey rifle. 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. 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. Great deals on zane grey books 19001949 publication year. On average, how much are antique, hardbacked, zane grey books. Wildfire by zane grey 1st edition paperback western novel westerns. 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. This series will probably look familiar to most zane grey fans. Today, zane grey is being reissued in hard back by five star westerns in editions based on his holographic manuscripts and so far there are 17 of them. Zane grey was one of the prominent authors of america who used to write his novels based on the western fiction genre.
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 grey biography, life, interesting facts early years and education. First edition, first printing zane grey five complete novels in one book leather bound with gilt design and titles. The maverick queen, 30,000 on the hoof, and the vanishing american. Zane grey january 31, 1872 october 23, 1939 was an american author.
On a high bluff across the purgatory river a group of indians sat their mustangs watching the slow, winding course of a railroad train climbing toward the foothills, fearful of this clattering, whistling monster on wheels that might spell doom to the red man. Grey was an avid fisherman and wrote a lot about fishing. Zane grey book list fictiondb your guide to fiction books. Zane grey became a published novelist in 1903 with the novel betty zane. The sun hung gold and red above the snowtipped ramparts of the colorado rockies. 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. Location will have a lot to do with the value of a firearm. I always love having an appraiser look at my stuff.
His father was a dentist, who used to beat grey on a regular basis. Desert gold by zane grey meet your next favorite book. He was a semipro baseball player and dentist who started writing in his spare time. Authored 11 loren zane grey books in the successful lassiter series, published by pocket books. 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. A complete identification guide to zane grey first editions novels and his many other collectible publications. The best selling book he wrote was his book riders of the purple stage, it was published in 1912. This one also seemed different than the few others of grey s books that ive read recently. Unfollow zane grey books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Several books were published after he died in 1939.
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