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