What effect does a dust jacket have on the value of my zane grey book. Zane grey signed autograph signature vintage memorabilia. Indeed these tales of fishing are entertaining stories of adventure, of. Grey was an avid fisherman and wrote a lot about fishing. Zane greys copy, boldly signed by him in purple ink on front free endpaper. On average, how much are antique, hardbacked, zane grey. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. This was advertised extensively on the backs of various types of magazines, in newspapers, and folders stuck in other paperbacks. The ballad of songbirds and snakes from the author that brought you the hunger games, reenter the world of panem again sixtyfour years before the events of the original series. 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.
Feb 9, 2014 zane greys wife, lina roth dolly grey, was more than just the great authors wife. He was a very prolific author and one of the first authors to become a millionaire. The western author and outdoorsmans signature in black ink. Zane grey, known and loved primarily for his western novels, was an avid fisherman. In march 1970, frank grubers long awaited zane grey. Popular zane grey books meet your next favorite book. Indeed these tales of fishing are entertaining stories of adventure, of catching the one that previously had gotten away, or of just enjoying the atmosphere and commaradarie of companions, or the mystical and magical environment of the faraway place.
Spine tight but faded, pages color crisp, yellowed wage. Zane grey, prolific writer whose romantic novels of the american west largely created a new literary genre, the western. This was advertised extensively on the backs of various types of. Western union 1939 knights of the range 1939 thirty thousand on the hoof 1940 twin sombreros 1940 majesty fs rancho 1942 stairs of sand 1943 the wilderness trek 1944 shadow on the. 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 greys letters to his wife hint at the highs and lows of the western writers life.
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. Apr 29, 20 hello again, it is nora, i answered your question about the zane grey 1912 first edition book. Dust jackets can increase the value of a zane grey book by several times. His passion for the american west was aroused in 1907 when grey toured the west with buffalo jones, a noted hunter and adventurer. When his writing started paying off, he managed to spend as many as 300 days a year enjoying the sport. Zane grey rare books and first editions at bauman rare books. 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. First edition of zane greys greatest novel, with a laidin photographic card signed on the. Zane grey 18721939 was an american author of western adventure novels and short stories. 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. Unfollow zane grey signed book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Zane grey collection cowboy classics 11 zane grey omnibus 7 ohio river trilogy paperback 6 the jane austen academy 6 the lone star ranger weekly 5 gentle greek readers 4 dover thrift.
Western union 1939 knights of the range 1939 thirty thousand on the hoof 1940 twin sombreros 1940 majesty fs rancho 1942 stairs of sand 1943 the wilderness trek 1944 shadow on the trail 1946 valley of wild horses 1947 rogue river feud 1948 the deer stalker 1949 the maverick queen 1950 the dude ranger 1951. Jan 16, 2014 this series will probably look familiar to most zane grey fans. 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. Sep 24, 2008 i rarely rate a book five stars, but this classic of the west earned my highest rating. The last trail is the final installment of the trilogy zane grey wrote about his ancestors and the part they played in the american revolution, and the establishment of the frontier. Zane grey card signed by western author in purple ink signature. This series will probably look familiar to most zane grey fans. Grey published a total of 85 books popular adventure novels that idealized the western frontier. Zane grey bibliography and price guide browsers bookstore.
Title title genre genre date oldest date newest betty zane and to the last man. He was born as pearl zane gray on january 31, 1872 in zanesville, ohio, united. 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. Books by grey, zane sorted by popularity project gutenberg. 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. She edited his work, negotiated with book publishers and movie producers, managed his finances and raised his children during his extended absences on hunting and fishing trips. Every purchase includes our industry recognized coa. From the dedication to his brother to the last phrase of the book, zane grey relates why he fishesto catch a fish it not all fishing.
Zane grey is the bestknown author of western cowboy and other adventure stories. Black sometime referred to as the zane grey library or the zane grey book club. Zane grey 18721939, american author wrote riders of the purple sage 1912. He was born as pearl zane gray on january 31, 1872 in zanesville, ohio, united states. Feb 9, 2014 zane grey s wife, lina roth dolly grey, was more than just the great authors wife. First edition, illustrated with 26 blackandwhite photographic plates, presentation copy inscribed by the books subject with compliments of the last of the plainsmen, c. Betty zane, the last trail, the spirit of the border. 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. Jane prayed that the tranquility and sweetness of her life would not be permanently disrupted.
Loren grey son of zane grey and betty zane grosso daughter of zane grey. We have been in business since 1976 and members of the abaa since 1978. Zane grey book thunder mountain special edition copyright. First edition, first printing zane grey five complete novels in one book leather bound with gilt design and titles. Last of the plainsmen first edition signed zane grey. Once a scout with the us army, he was familiar with both the hardships and rewards of pioneer life. Riders of the purple sage 1912 was his bestselling book. The lone star ranger by zane grey hardcover signed 1924. Riders of the purple sage and the sequel the rainbow trail. 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. The book is about the lives of three brothers and a gold strike on thunder mountain. Pearl zane grey 18721939 was an american author best known for his popular adventure novels. Zane grey tappans burro 1923 book signed autograph. Apr 28, 2015 zane grey s letters to his wife hint at the highs and lows of the western writers life.
Zane grey collection cowboy classics 11 zane grey omnibus 7 ohio river trilogy paperback 6 the jane austen academy 6 the lone star ranger weekly 5 gentle greek readers 4 dover thrift editions 3 five star first edition western 3. Trained as a dentist, grey practiced in new york city from 1898 to 1904, when he. First editions with dust jackets are becoming so rare that they are commanding extremely good values while a first edition without a dust jacket is considered fairly common. Zane grey book thunder mountain special edition copyright 1935. Zane died on october 23, 1939 at the age of 67 in altadena, california. She edited his work, negotiated with book publishers and movie producers, managed his finances and. I rarely rate a book five stars, but this classic of the west earned my highest rating. Shop for zane grey related autographs, signed photographs. It may seem strange to you that out of all the stories i heard on. For ease of use, this list is arranged alphabetically. Real genuine autographed book thunder mountain by auhtor zane grey.
Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Not only that, wildfire is one of the very best books i have ever read. The average sale price for zane grey first edition books that are not signed and have their. She meant to do so much more for her people than she had done. In fact, without a dust jacket, most reprints are considered to be reading copies. His passion for the american west was aroused in 1907 when grey toured the west with buffalo jones, a. Hello again, it is nora, i answered your question about the zane grey 1912 first edition book. Zane grey was one of the prominent authors of america who used to write his novels based on the western fiction genre. Shop for zane grey related autographs, signed photographs, historical documents and manuscripts from the worlds largest collection. Pearl zane grey january 31, 1872 october 23, 1939 was an american author and. Born in 1875, zane grey was raised in zanesville, ohio, a town founded by his mothers family.
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