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Black editions were reprints of seventythree of zane greys titles with one additional title appearing as a first edition. See all books authored by zane grey, including riders of the purple sage, and the last trail, and more on. Zane grey 18721939 was an american author of western adventure novels and short stories. Black editions were reprints of seventythree of zane grey s titles with one additional title appearing as a first edition. He was a very prolific author and one of the first authors to become a millionaire. Zane grey lot of 3 vintage hardcover novels, walter j black. Complete set of zane grey hardcover books, some have a little. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good.

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. More of greys work was featured in adapted form on the zane grey show, which ran on the. It consists of about 72 books all bound in tan covers with blue and red trim and book titles written in gold. He was born as pearl zane gray on january 31, 1872 in zanesville, ohio, united states. Zane grey books 19001949 publication year for sale in stock ebay. Many famous actors got their start in films based on zane grey books. Black publisher series hard cover beautiful vintage books. This is a list of the complete set of zane grey books issued by walter j. They are very noticeable in their red and tan book bindings.

Produced in the 1960s, they were bound in red and tan cloth and originally came in a rice paper cover. This is the only true first edition of zane grey s works published by walter j. Zane grey walter black editions there are 75 titles in this series. 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 became a published novelist in 1903 with the novel betty zane. For ease of use, this list is arranged alphabetically. Most of these books have little value, but the last. Item description we have the first 72 volumes of the walter j. This series will probably look familiar to most zane grey fans. Zane grey walter j black choose any book from list of 64. Q my father left me his collection of zane grey books when he died in 1982. This was exactly what the american public wanted in the early part of the twentieth century and, after a several years of failed publications. Walter black publishing house of roslyn, ny, published 75 of zane greys titles in the late 50s and 60s.

Throughout the work of zane grey, are vivid descriptions of adventures in the old west played out by larger than life characters. Below is a list of zane greys books in order of when they were originally published. Zane grey s the last trail by zane grey and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Zane grey grey, zane, 18721939 an online book about this author is available, as is a wikipedia article grey, zane, 18721939.

Zane grey grey, zane, 18721939 the online books page. Top 10 books by zane grey best book recommendations, best. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Jan 01, 1976 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. Estate lot of 61 zane grey walter j black edition 1961 vintage set. This collection of short stories or novellas contains some of the best short work by zane grey. This was advertised extensively on the backs of various types of magazines, in newspapers, and folders stuck in other paperbacks. Most have little value, but there are several that are worth quite a bit. This collection came out of a home in manlius new york, a widow was moving to smaller quarters and she had a sale to get rid of stuff. Zane grey died on 23 october 1939 at home in altadena, california, and now rests in the union cemetery of.

The first 60 titles are fairly common, however the final 15 titles are scarce and can be difficult to locate. 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 and serializations became huge hits. Black among the titles they reprinted over a period of thirty plus years. His passion for the american west was aroused in 1907 when grey toured the west with buffalo jones, a noted hunter and adventurer. Black collection author zane grey book condition used good quantity available 1. Estate lot of 61 zane grey walter j black edition 1961 vintage setantique western hardcover book, books,near mintmintunread,still have slip covers over them as shown. Apr 29, 20 on average, how much are antique, hardbacked, zane grey books worth. Estate lot of 61 zane grey walter j black edition 1961. 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. A family member has around 50 of them, ranging from 19101960, and would like to sell them to an antiques dealer.

The books were mostly on open shelves but many were. Two of his sons, romer zane and loren became authors as well. Estate lot of 61 zane grey walter j black edition 1961 vintage setantique western hardcover book,books,near mintmintunread,still have slip covers over. Jan 16, 2014 this is a list of the complete set of zane grey books issued by walter j. Collection of zane grey western themed books 1960s walter j black edition. Zane grey bibliography and price guide browsers bookstore. The lone star ranger and the mysterious rider very good. Wildfire by grey, zane and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Estate lot of 61 zane grey walter j black edition 1961 vintage setantique western hardcover book, books, near mintmintunread, still have slip covers over. On average, how much are antique, hardbacked, zane grey books worth. Black editions were reprints of seventythree of zane greys titles. The great depression had little effect on grey s career. In march 1970, frank grubers long awaited zane grey. Black among the titles they reprinted over a period of thirty.

Walter black publishing house of roslyn, ny, published 75 of zane grey s titles in the late 50s and 60s. Adam seeks refuge in the desert, where life is unrelentingly hard and every day brings a battle against the alkali sands, scorching heat, lonely nights. The books were mostly on open shelves but many were in boxes, some had more dust on them then others. Sep 01, 2018 q my father left me his collection of zane grey books when he died in 1982. Black publisher series hard cover beautiful vintage books very good condition set of 57 zane grey zane books, walter j. In 1912, his book riders of the purple sage was published and became the very first zane grey best seller. Zane grey was one of the prominent authors of america who used to write his novels based on the western fiction genre. Black, inc rock ranch susan mallery zane grey j black modern library library books paperback books vintage books ranger the wild west 1993 hardcover w dj time life book withdrawn library book. Riders of the purple sage 1912 was his bestselling book.

Some of the books have mild staining of the covers, some mild wear and tear of the covers as well. 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. Black inc new york the set of books weights approx 60 lbs total. Complete set of zane grey hardcover books, some have a little water damage answered by a verified antique expert. What is complete hardback set of zane grey books worth answers. Zane died on october 23, 1939 at the age of 67 in altadena, california.

I am no longer stocking, nor selling, books in this series. This is the only true first edition of zane greys works published by walter j. Black collection author zane grey book condition used good quantity available 1 publisher walter j. The dude ranger by zane grey 1931 hardcover walter j. The commercial success of his books brought forth establishment and popularization of. Has a few heavy crease lines on the spine, but spine isnt broken, may have a few creases on pages where they were folded over. On average, how much are antique, hardbacked, zane grey books. Lot of 4 zane grey vintage hardback books walter j black ebay.

A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Collection of 61 zane grey western novels walter j. Zane grey, born as pearl zane grey, was born on 31ts january 1872 in zanesville, ohio. Jun 17, 2011 complete set of zane grey hardcover books, some have a little water damage answered by a verified antique expert. Zane greys the last trail by zane grey and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He was a major force in shaping the myths of the old west. Most of these books have little value, but the last thirteen in the list below are substantially rarer and command higher values. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers.

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. 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. A very distinctive look to this series magazine advertisement, circa early 1950s. Zane grey various titles 65 volumes of 75 zane grey. Find great deals on ebay for zane grey books and zane grey books lot. Black sometime referred to as the zane grey library or the zane grey book club. He was an author and a dentist who shot to fame with his association with the western genre, arts, and literature. I have been the proud owner of one of these walter j. Zane grey various titles 65 volumes of 75 roslyn, new york. Grey was an avid fisherman and wrote a lot about fishing. Antique zane grey western genre books each walter j black, ny.