If you cant afford anyother zg book about fishing, then this is the one to buy, whether you are a fisherman at heart of not, for these stories are written in the same inimitable style with which zane grey wrote his westernswith all the color and background and descriptive measure he is known for. Zane grey silvermane manuscript manuscript collection. A family member has around 50 of them, ranging from 19101960, and would like to sell them to an antiques dealer. Wilder ranch state park near santa cruz, california named the zane grey trail after the author. The last trail the authorized edition zane greys new. Books by zane grey author of riders of the purple sage. Grey presented the west as a moral battle ground, in which his characters are redeemed through a final confrontation with their. In his youth romer was very much a chip off the old block.
Riders of the purple sage by zane grey hardcover later. Eleven letters that grey wrote to dolly starting in 1903, including original envelopes and postmarks, are up for auction april 30 at j. Jan 16, 2014 this series will probably look familiar to most zane grey fans. 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. Romer zane grey october 1, 1909 march 8, 1976 was the eldest son of novelist zane grey. In 1912, his book riders of the purple sage was published and became the very first zane grey best seller. Top 10 books by zane grey best book recommendations, best. He was born as pearl zane gray on january 31, 1872 in zanesville, ohio, united states. Excellent near mint condition, former owner inscription and small rub on back cover.
In this story a young woman tried to fight off cattle rustlers who threaten her ranch. Riders of the purple sage was his bestselling book. Zane grey grey, zane, 18721939 the online books page. Zane grey room is located at the sigma nu beta rho house in honor of where zane grey lived for part of his time at the university of pennsylvania. Zane grey love letters to wife reveal jealousy, devotion.
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. Hello again, it is nora, i answered your question about the zane grey 1912 first edition book. Jane prayed that the tranquility and sweetness of her life would not be permanently disrupted. Riders of the purple sage is zane grey s bestknown novel. First edition, first printing zane grey five complete novels in one book leather bound with gilt design and titles. Without dust jackets, most first editions are worth substantially less. She was the youngest of seven children, the oldest of which was the artist lillian wilhelm smith.
Original copies of betty zane can easily exceed a thousand. Values of zane grey books are difficult to determine. Zane grey briefly worked as a ranch hand at wilder ranch. Romer was named after an uncle romer carl grey, known as reddy grey.
An american angler in australia 1937 text in australia. 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. Once a scout with the us army, he was familiar with both the hardships and rewards of pioneer life. It is available in paperback, hardcover, ebook and audio cd. By the age of ten, toms dad would drop him off at coin shows within driving range, picking him up. This series will probably look familiar to most zane grey fans. Apr 29, 20 on average, how much are antique, hardbacked, zane grey books worth. This is a list of the complete set of zane grey books issued by walter j. 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. In fact, without a dust jacket, most reprints are considered to be reading copies. Before his death he published 40 western romances in addition to works for juveniles, and collections of short stories and books on his adventures as a hunter, explorer. Zane died on october 23, 1939 at the age of 67 in altadena, california.
Zane grey 18721939 original name pearl grey prolific american writer and pioneer of western as a new literary genre. Zane grey grey, zane, 18721939 an online book about this author is available, as is a wikipedia article grey, zane, 18721939. With a database of over 9,000 photos of vintage reels, including notes detailing the history. Zane grey bibliography and price guide browsers bookstore. Popular zane grey books meet your next favorite book. Zane grey, prolific writer whose romantic novels of the american west largely created a new literary genre, the western. 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 january 31, 1872 october 23, 1939 was an american. Most first editions zane grey books were published by harpers. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Book of camps and trails 1931 arizona ames 1932 robbers roost 1932 the drift fence 1933 the hash knife outfit 1933 the code of the west 1934 thunder mountain 1935 the trail driver 1935. Grey presented the west as a moral battle ground, in which his characters are redeemed through a final confrontation with their past, or destroyed because of their inability to change.
Over the years ed has seen, handled, and researched thousands of antique fishing reels and is considered one of the foremost fishing reel experts in the world. Dust jackets can increase the value of a zane grey book by several times. Originally published in 1912, it was one of the earliest works of western fiction and played a significant role in popularizing that genre. 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.
The stories and drama are real, the violent struggles are historical and not over dramatized, the romances are simple and real and the characters are not larger than life, but based on real persons pioneering the american frontier. New listing zane grey tales of lonely trails 1923 1st edition rare dust jacket, signed photo. Apr 26, 2017 values of zane grey books are difficult to determine. Title title genre genre date oldest date newest betty zane and to the last man.
Romer was born october 1, 1909 at lackawaxen, penn. Collectors guide to zane grey zane greys west society. She accompanied zane grey on various fishing and camping expeditions beginning in 1914. With his veracity and emotional intensity, he connected with millions of. As for first editions that can offer you money in selling them, some suggestions.
Zane gray continues to be a popular author with the reading public. Grey memorialized the arizona landscape in many of his more than 60 novels. Zane grey 18721939, american author wrote riders of the purple sage 1912. While there were a few books first published by other publishing houses, most were from harpers. This is the most recognized title of all the novels that zane grey wrote.
The more the books he wrote, the more the hatred among the critics arose. 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. 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. Original copies of betty zane can easily exceed a thousand dollars. At the time of zane greys greatest popularity more than half of his readership were women, and he was published in such magazines as, cosmopolitan, colliers, and ladies home journal. Riders of the purple sage 1912 was his bestselling book in addition to the commercial success of his printed works, his books have. As with any collectible, the value is often in the eye of the beholder. Pearl zane grey 1872 1939 was an american dentist and author best known for his popular adventure novels and stories associated with the western genre in literature and the arts. Start by researching what titles would offer the best pricing.
Vanishing american by zane grey, first edition abebooks. Historical photos of zane grey used with permission of dr. 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. She was the cousin of lina elise grey, wife of western novelist zane grey. Home the writings of zane grey collectors guide to first editions. Zane grey is a master of making history cant put the book down engaging. For ease of use, this list is arranged alphabetically. You might need an appraisal to insure a rare book or book collection, or to help with inheritance issues or for determining the value for a charitable donation.
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. Riders of the purple sage was the first of zane greys many bestsellers. He was a very prolific author and one of the first authors to become a millionaire. On average, how much are antique, hardbacked, zane grey. She meant to do so much more for her people than she had done. Zane grey is the bestknown author of western cowboy and other adventure stories. 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 writer of western novels lived in payson, az. About us ed pritchard started collecting antique fishing tackle in the early 1980s. Betty zane, the last trail, the spirit of the border.
Considered one of zane grey s best novels, the vanishing american was originally published in serialized form in the ladies home journal in 1922. Grey was an avid fisherman and wrote a lot about fishing. Riders of the purple sage and the sequel the rainbow trail. The most common reason to get a book or book collection appraised is to get an official determination of the fair market replacement value of the books. Zane grey books 19501999 publication year for sale in. 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. First editions with dust jackets can command prices up to several hundred dollars. Top 10 books by zane grey best book recommendations. Therefore, if you have a zane grey book published by someone else, chances are that it is not a first edition and is a reprint.
The purpose of this document is to create a chronological listing of the printed writings of zane grey and to create a sequential accounting of the various editions of his work as published by the original publishers. Desert gold, riders of the purple sage, valley of wild horses, lone star due to covid19, orders may be delayed. During his lifetime he sold nearly 20 million copies of his novels, and another 20 million have been sold posthumously. And, what most people dont know or realize today, zane grey wrote quite often from a womans viewpoint, and does so in this book.
Of the 24 books set in arizona, take place in mogollon rim country, where zane had a cabin and lived in the 1920s. 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. Riders of the purple sage 1912 was his bestselling book. 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. Claire wilhelm was born on 20 july 1898 in new jersey to henry t. 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. The commercial success of his books brought forth establishment and popularization of adaptation of movies and television episodes based on his books. This book focuses on jonathan zane and lew wetzel both border men who either lived with the indians, or as in wetzels case fervently hated the red man. 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 18721939 was an american author of western adventure novels and short stories. Great deals on zane grey books 19501999 publication year. But not even logan could foresee the challenges that lay ahead for him. Loren grey son of zane grey and betty zane grosso daughter of zane grey. Spine straight, binding tight, pages toned, unmarked.
With his veracity and emotional intensity, he connected with millions of readers worldwide. The nook book ebook of the collected westerns of zane grey 19 complete books. Zane grey died october 23, 1939, in altadena, california. Considered one of zane greys best novels, the vanishing american was originally published in serialized form in.