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. This is a list of the complete set of zane grey books issued by walter j. Zane grey bibliography and price guide january 16, 2014. Clear signature in lower right in greys trademark purple ink. An examination of his supposed antimormonism gary topping zane grey has been singularly unfortunate in his treatment by the literary critics. Zane grey rare books and first editions at bauman rare books. My dad was a big collector of western novels like grey s. Zane grey january 31, 1872 october 23, 1939 was an american author. The mysterious rider a novel by zane grey, 1st edition, 1921 iu. Zane grey bibliography and price guide browsers bookstore.
A family member has around 50 of them, ranging from 19101960, and would like to sell them to an antiques dealer. Great deals on 1st edition zane grey hardcover books. On average, how much are antique, hardbacked, zane grey books worth. He was a very prolific author and one of the first authors to become a millionaire. At any rate it has happened to both zane grey and edgar rice burroughs. Apr 29, 20 on average, how much are antique, hardbacked, zane grey books worth. Some of the most famous actors and actresses in hollywood starred in these movies.
The lone star ranger by zane grey hardcover signed 1924. First editions with dust jackets can command prices up to several hundred dollars. Needed to read description which said there were only 12 books. The books received matched what was described, but stating 25 books when there were only 12 in the fine print is just wrong. Zane greys copy, boldly signed by him in purple ink on front free endpaper. 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. Twin sombreros, script by zane grey original story, art by albert micale. In 57 novels, 10 books of western nonfiction, and movies, grey, who died in 1939 at age 67, almost singlehandedly created the myth of the west.
See all books authored by zane grey, including riders of the purple sage, and the rainbow trail, and more on. Wilderness ranch, script by gaylord du bois adaptation and zane grey novel, art by albert micale. James drury has been a regular participant in shooting sports such as skeet, trap and cowboy shooting. In 1976 he became a fulltime dealer and auctioneer, and maintained a robust business in political and other collectors items until his company, slaters americana, was absorbed by heritage in 2004. Bottom banner a reference for used and rare books, periodicals, and paper ephemera courtesy of an international coop of independent dealers. Zane greys name on theater marquees was a bigger draw than the top hollywood stars of his day.
The hash knife outfit by grey, zane and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles. This form collects your name and email so that we can add you to our newsletter for ongoing product and promotional updates. Since that time tom has served as director of americana auctions and senior historical specialist for heritage auctions. Born in 1875, zane grey was raised in zanesville, ohio, a town founded by his mothers family. Zane grey, the western writer, shaped the way the world will forever perceive the old west. Check out our privacy policy to learn more about how we. Zane grey complete public domain works includes riders of. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at.
Of course anything written by zane grey is worth reading so i downloaded desert gold to my kindle. 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. Included in this lot as purchased from estate is a large vintage framed photograph of zane grey in his bearskin coat. Last of the plainsmen first edition signed zane grey. Beasley is going to take over the whole cattle kingdom of auchincloss, and he has hired three outlaw gunmen to do his crooked job. Original copies of betty zane can easily exceed a thousand. More of grey s work was featured in adapted form on the zane grey show, which ran on the mutual broadcasting system for five months in the 1940s, and the zane grey western theatre, which had a fiveyear run of 145 episodes. Pyramid lake natural wonders of the west article by gaylord du bois. Set of 25 hardcover zane grey books from 1960 zane grey on. What can you tell me about zane gray books are they worth. The thing is its one of those westerns that makes you wish you could have been there. Zane grey was one of the prominent authors of america who used to write his novels based on the western fiction genre.
Zane grey january 31, 1872 october 23, 1939 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. Antique vintage lot 10 zane grey books hardcover western harper grossett. First edition of zane greys greatest novel, with a laidin photographic card signed on the. In the morning a posse stop by and arrests him for murdering the man. Dec 20, 2007 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. Real genuine autographed book thunder mountain by auhtor zane grey. Jan 16, 2014 this is a list of the complete set of zane grey books issued by walter j. In regards zane grey book, it sounds like its in great condition. Zane greys stories of the west comic books for sale. Unfollow zane grey books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
This first edition, signed by zane grey is available at bauman rare books. 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. As with any collectible, the value is often in the eye of the beholder. 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. Boerstler was one of greys fishing boat capatains, this check likely issued for the payment of said services. More of greys work was featured in adapted form on the zane grey show, which ran on the mutual broadcasting system for five months in the 1940s, and the zane grey western theatre, which had a fiveyear run of 145 episodes. Brazos finds a dead man in the cabin where he puts up for the night. Apr 26, 2017 values of zane grey books are difficult to determine. Many famous actors got their start in films based on zane grey books. He is a worldrenowned performance coach and the most highly educated bodybuilding champion. Zane grey 18721939 was an american author of western adventure novels and short stories. Since that time tom has served as director of americana auctions. Books by grey, zane sorted by popularity project gutenberg. The first story finds a man brooding over the love of his life from whom he has been separated by circumstance when he is joined at his campfire by an old man.
A former dentist, grey had published two books based on the journals of a pioneer ancestor before focusing on the frontier. Welcome to, a website for reference materials related to used, rare, and collectible books, ephemera, and periodicals. Zane grey, ive read every one of his books at least twice. 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. Values of zane grey books are difficult to determine.
I have a first edition zane grey book in excellent condition. He was born as pearl zane gray on january 31, 1872 in zanesville, ohio, united states. His passion for the american west was aroused in 1907 when grey toured the west with buffalo jones, a noted hunter and adventurer. The maverick queen, 30,000 on the hoof, and the vanishing american.
Zane died on october 23, 1939 at the age of 67 in altadena, california. On average, how much are antique, hardbacked, zane grey books. Even with the darkened pages, it should still grade as being in very good to excellent condition. Boldly signed and inscribed by grey to lilian and jess from zane grey in purple ink on front free endpaper. The vinyl cover was a great idea to protect the dust jacket.
Lillian was one of zane grey s secretaries and an artist in her own right. Zane grey s name on theater marquees was a bigger draw than the top hollywood stars of his day. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Zane greys stories of the west comic books for sale online. Frank is one of the leading experts on bodybuilding and active aging. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Over 100 movies have been made from the many books written by zane grey, beginning in the teens with silent movies to the last one made in the 1990s, riders of the purple sage, starring ed harris and amy madigan. Authored 11 loren zane grey books in the successful lassiter series, published by pocket books. Zane grey signed man of the forest book with jacket. Frank zane has won all of bodybuildings major titles including mr. Zane grey book list fictiondb your guide to fiction books. Unfollow books zane grey to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. My dad was a big collector of western novels like greys. Excellent near mint condition, former owner inscription and small rub on back cover. 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 website is owned and operated by a book coop, which is a cooperative legally incorporated in the state of wisconsin. Just as he invented the western, grey also pioneered sporting fishing for the large ocean species of game fish.
Grey, thunder mountain 1935 pair sidebyside of the illustrated front and rear end papers for the 1936 signed edition and the plain end papers for the later reprint. On average, how much are antique, hardbacked, zane grey. This is a yogi berra autograph sample signed on a baseball, and authenticated by tristar productions. Loren was the editor of the zane grey novel, black mesa in 1955 and the reef girl in 1977. Jim says, cowboy action shooting is the best way i know to promote our second amendment rights. Grey, thunder mountain 1935 pair sidebyside of the recto and verso of the title page from the 1936 signed edition left and the later reprint right.
Without dust jackets, most first editions are worth substantially less. American author zane grey signed check, tucson coin. A tight and clean copystill with a solid orange topstain. 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. They are well worth reading for pleasure and instruction. Lillian was one of zane greys secretaries and an artist in her own right. The trail driver signed by zane grey by zane grey signed.
Unfollow zane grey signed book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Check out our privacy policy to learn more about how we protect and manage your submitted data. Grey published a total of 85 books popular adventure novels that idealized the western frontier. Author, fisherman, baseball player, womanizer zanesville, oh biography of zane grey and a searchable collection of works. This series will probably look familiar to most zane grey fans. Bio the official website of james drury the virginian.
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