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. 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. Grey was an avid fisherman and wrote a lot about fishing. Zane grey is the bestknown author of western cowboy and other adventure stories. An american angler in australia 1937 text in australia. Original copies of betty zane can easily exceed a thousand. Riders of the purple sage 1912 was his bestselling book. 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. Without dust jackets, most first editions are worth substantially less. 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 grey 18721939 was an american author of western adventure novels and short stories.
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. 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. Apr 29, 20 on average, how much are antique, hardbacked, zane grey books worth. Zane grey is a master of making history cant put the book down engaging.
The more the books he wrote, the more the hatred among the critics arose. Zane grey 18721939 original name pearl grey prolific american writer and pioneer of western as a new literary genre. Zane grey was one of the prominent authors of america who used to write his novels based on the western fiction genre. 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. It is available in paperback, hardcover, ebook and audio cd. Zane grey bibliography and price guide browsers bookstore. In fact, without a dust jacket, most reprints are considered to be reading copies. 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. 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. 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. 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. Riders of the purple sage by zane grey hardcover later. 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.
Zane grey, prolific writer whose romantic novels of the american west largely created a new literary genre, the western. Romer was named after an uncle romer carl grey, known as reddy grey. 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. This series will probably look familiar to most zane grey fans. 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. Title title genre genre date oldest date newest betty zane and to the last 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. About us ed pritchard started collecting antique fishing tackle in the early 1980s. Eleven letters that grey wrote to dolly starting in 1903, including original envelopes and postmarks, are up for auction april 30 at j. Zane grey books 19501999 publication year for sale in. Excellent near mint condition, former owner inscription and small rub on back cover.
Riders of the purple sage 1912 was his bestselling book in addition to the commercial success of his printed works, his books have. Riders of the purple sage is zane grey s bestknown novel. As with any collectible, the value is often in the eye of the beholder. In 1912, his book riders of the purple sage was published and became the very first zane grey best seller. With his veracity and emotional intensity, he connected with millions of. Zane gray continues to be a popular author with the reading public. Zane grey 18721939, american author wrote riders of the purple sage 1912. Start by researching what titles would offer the best pricing. Values of zane grey books are difficult to determine.
Books by zane grey author of riders of the purple sage. 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. 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. Hello again, it is nora, i answered your question about the zane grey 1912 first edition book. While there were a few books first published by other publishing houses, most were from harpers.
Romer was born october 1, 1909 at lackawaxen, penn. Vanishing american by zane grey, first edition abebooks. First editions with dust jackets can command prices up to several hundred dollars. Zane grey silvermane manuscript manuscript collection. Considered one of zane grey s best novels, the vanishing american was originally published in serialized form in the ladies home journal in 1922. She was the cousin of lina elise grey, wife of western novelist zane grey.
Riders of the purple sage was his bestselling book. 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. First edition, first printing zane grey five complete novels in one book leather bound with gilt design and titles. 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. On average, how much are antique, hardbacked, zane grey. 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. Apr 26, 2017 values of zane grey books are difficult to determine. Betty zane, the last trail, the spirit of the border. New listing zane grey tales of lonely trails 1923 1st edition rare dust jacket, signed photo. The nook book ebook of the collected westerns of zane grey 19 complete books. 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. Zane grey briefly worked as a ranch hand at wilder ranch.
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. Original copies of betty zane can easily exceed a thousand dollars. The last trail the authorized edition zane greys new. Zane grey grey, zane, 18721939 an online book about this author is available, as is a wikipedia article grey, zane, 18721939.
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. And, what most people dont know or realize today, zane grey wrote quite often from a womans viewpoint, and does so in this book. Romer zane grey october 1, 1909 march 8, 1976 was the eldest son of novelist zane grey. Dust jackets can increase the value of a zane grey book by several times. Of the 24 books set in arizona, take place in mogollon rim country, where zane had a cabin and lived in the 1920s. With his veracity and emotional intensity, he connected with millions of readers worldwide.
Collectors guide to zane grey zane greys west society. Considered one of zane greys best novels, the vanishing american was originally published in serialized form in. Zane grey love letters to wife reveal jealousy, devotion. Wilder ranch state park near santa cruz, california named the zane grey trail after the author. Loren grey son of zane grey and betty zane grosso daughter of zane grey. But not even logan could foresee the challenges that lay ahead for him. Once a scout with the us army, he was familiar with both the hardships and rewards of pioneer 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. Riders of the purple sage was the first of zane greys many bestsellers.
Grey memorialized the arizona landscape in many of his more than 60 novels. 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. By the age of ten, toms dad would drop him off at coin shows within driving range, picking him up. Historical photos of zane grey used with permission of dr. 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. Top 10 books by zane grey best book recommendations.
Grey presented the west as a moral battle ground, in which his characters are redeemed through a final confrontation with their. During his lifetime he sold nearly 20 million copies of his novels, and another 20 million have been sold posthumously. 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. In this story a young woman tried to fight off cattle rustlers who threaten her ranch. Zane grey writer of western novels lived in payson, az. 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. Jane prayed that the tranquility and sweetness of her life would not be permanently disrupted. He was a very prolific author and one of the first authors to become a millionaire. Desert gold, riders of the purple sage, valley of wild horses, lone star due to covid19, orders may be delayed. Claire wilhelm was born on 20 july 1898 in new jersey to henry t. Jan 16, 2014 this series will probably look familiar to most zane grey fans. A family member has around 50 of them, ranging from 19101960, and would like to sell them to an antiques dealer. Top 10 books by zane grey best book recommendations, best.
She was the youngest of seven children, the oldest of which was the artist lillian wilhelm smith. Zane grey died october 23, 1939, in altadena, california. This is the most recognized title of all the novels that zane grey wrote. 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. Zane died on october 23, 1939 at the age of 67 in altadena, california. 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. With a database of over 9,000 photos of vintage reels, including notes detailing the history. Zane grey grey, zane, 18721939 the online books page.
Spine straight, binding tight, pages toned, unmarked. For ease of use, this list is arranged alphabetically. Home the writings of zane grey collectors guide to first editions. Popular zane grey books meet your next favorite book. Riders of the purple sage and the sequel the rainbow trail. Pearl zane grey january 31, 1872 october 23, 1939 was an american. Originally published in 1912, it was one of the earliest works of western fiction and played a significant role in popularizing that genre.
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