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Complete set of zane grey hardcover books, some have a little water damage answered by a verified antique expert. Black editions were reprints of seventythree of zane grey s titles with one additional title appearing as a first edition. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Zane grey bibliography and price guide browsers bookstore. Zane grey books 19001949 publication year for sale in stock ebay. Black collection author zane grey book condition used good quantity available 1. This was exactly what the american public wanted in the early part of the twentieth century and, after a several years of failed publications. 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. Most have little value, but there are several that are worth quite a bit. I have been the proud owner of one of these walter j. Many famous actors got their start in films based on zane grey books. Grey was an avid fisherman and wrote a lot about fishing. Zane grey, born as pearl zane grey, was born on 31ts january 1872 in zanesville, ohio. This collection of short stories or novellas contains some of the best short work by zane grey.

I have seen inserts in books for zane grey library that look like the black set, from some book club or another. 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 s the last trail by zane grey and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Zane died on october 23, 1939 at the age of 67 in altadena, california. Collection of zane grey western themed books 1960s walter j black edition. He was a major force in shaping the myths of the old west. Zane grey walter black editions there are 75 titles in this series. Below is a list of zane greys books in order of when they were originally published.

Q my father left me his collection of zane grey books when he died in 1982. Zane grey grey, zane, 18721939 an online book about this author is available, as is a wikipedia article grey, zane, 18721939. Black among the titles they reprinted over a period of thirty plus years. Estate lot of 61 zane grey walter j black edition 1961 vintage set. 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. Black sometime referred to as the zane grey library or the zane grey book club. Zane grey 18721939 was an american author of western adventure novels and short stories. Two of his sons, romer zane and loren became authors as well. The books were mostly on open shelves but many were in boxes, some had more dust on them then others. Lot of 4 zane grey vintage hardback books walter j black ebay. He was a very prolific author and one of the first authors to become a millionaire. Born in 1875, zane grey was raised in zanesville, ohio, a town founded by his mothers family.

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. His passion for the american west was aroused in 1907 when grey toured the west with buffalo jones, a noted hunter and adventurer. Wildfire by grey, zane and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The commercial success of his books brought forth establishment and popularization of. Black editions were reprints of seventythree of zane greys titles with one additional title appearing as a first edition. He was born as pearl zane gray on january 31, 1872 in zanesville, ohio, united states. It consists of about 72 books all bound in tan covers with blue and red trim and book titles written in gold. More of greys work was featured in adapted form on the zane grey show, which ran on the. Black inc new york the set of books weights approx 60 lbs total. The great depression had little effect on grey s career. Black publisher series hard cover beautiful vintage books very good condition set of 57 zane grey zane books, walter j.

Zane grey various titles 65 volumes of 75 zane grey. 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. 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. Produced in the 1960s, they were bound in red and tan cloth and originally came in a rice paper cover. Throughout the work of zane grey, are vivid descriptions of adventures in the old west played out by larger than life characters. 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. This is a list of the complete set of zane grey books issued by walter j. See all books authored by zane grey, including riders of the purple sage, and the last trail, and more on. A very distinctive look to this series magazine advertisement, circa early 1950s. Estate lot of 61 zane grey walter j black edition 1961 vintage setantique western hardcover book,books,near mintmintunread,still have slip covers over. Zane greys the last trail by zane grey and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Apparently, millions of copies of these were printed and distributed. 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.

Zane grey book list fictiondb your guide to fiction books. Some of the books have mild staining of the covers, some mild wear and tear of the covers as well. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The first 60 titles are fairly common, however the final 15 titles are scarce and can be difficult to locate. The books were mostly on open shelves but many were. Jan 16, 2014 this is a list of the complete set of zane grey books issued by walter j.

Black publisher series hard cover beautiful vintage books. The dude ranger by zane grey 1931 hardcover walter j. Black collection author zane grey book condition used good quantity available 1 publisher walter j. This series will probably look familiar to most zane grey fans. 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. Find great deals on ebay for zane grey books and zane grey books lot. Item description we have the first 72 volumes of the walter j. Top 10 books by zane grey best book recommendations, best.

Most of these books have little value, but the last. Jun 17, 2011 complete set of zane grey hardcover books, some have a little water damage answered by a verified antique expert. Each duodecimo volume is bound in tan and red cloth boards with spine title fields that are red and blue with gilt lettering. Walter black publishing house of roslyn, ny, published 75 of zane grey s titles in the late 50s and 60s. Sep 01, 2018 q my father left me his collection of zane grey books when he died in 1982.

The lone star ranger and the mysterious rider very good. Black editions were reprints of seventythree of zane greys titles. Grey published a total of 85 books popular adventure novels that idealized the western frontier. Estate lot of 61 zane grey walter j black edition 1961 vintage setantique western hardcover book, books, near mintmintunread, still have slip covers over. They are very noticeable in their red and tan book bindings. I am no longer stocking, nor selling, books in this series.

Zane grey walter j black choose any book from list of 64. Zane grey various titles 65 volumes of 75 roslyn, new york. Zane grey lot of 3 vintage hardcover novels, walter j black. Riders of the purple sage 1912 was his bestselling book. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Estate lot of 61 zane grey walter j black edition 1961. 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. In 1912, his book riders of the purple sage was published and became the very first zane grey best seller. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good.

A family member has around 50 of them, ranging from 19101960, and would like to sell them to an antiques dealer. Apr 29, 20 on average, how much are antique, hardbacked, zane grey books worth. Zane grey became a published novelist in 1903 with the novel betty zane. Zane greys take on homers odyssey turns up in wanderer of the wasteland, the story of a boy named adam who flees his past and a terrible crime. Antique zane grey western genre books each walter j black, ny.

On average, how much are antique, hardbacked, zane grey books worth. Zane grey walter black editions wyoming mercantile. For ease of use, this list is arranged alphabetically. Complete set of zane grey hardcover books, some have a little. This was advertised extensively on the backs of various types of magazines, in newspapers, and folders stuck in other paperbacks. Zane grey was one of the prominent authors of america who used to write his novels based on the western fiction genre. Black among the titles they reprinted over a period of thirty. 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. 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. What is complete hardback set of zane grey books worth answers.

He was an author and a dentist who shot to fame with his association with the western genre, arts, and literature. In march 1970, frank grubers long awaited zane grey. Zane grey grey, zane, 18721939 the online books page. Zane grey died on 23 october 1939 at home in altadena, california, and now rests in the union cemetery of. On average, how much are antique, hardbacked, zane grey books. Most of these books have little value, but the last thirteen in the list below are substantially rarer and command higher values. The great depression had little effect on greys career. 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. Walter black publishing house of roslyn, ny, published 75 of zane greys titles in the late 50s and 60s. 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. Collection of 61 zane grey western novels walter j.