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Walter J. Black Editions
The Walter
J. Black Editions were reprints of seventy-three of Zane Grey's
titles with one additional title appearing as a First Edition.
The series also included a biography of Zane Grey. Produced in
the 1950s and 1960s, they were bound in red and tan cloth and originally
came in a rice paper cover.
Most of these books have little value, but the last thirteen in
the list below are substantially rarer and can command higher values.
Two titles, The Wolf Tracker and The Camp Robber
normally have a higher value. The Wolf Tracker is almost
impossible to find in the original Harper's Edition, so this title
is, in many cases, collected by collectors who feel they will
never find the original first. The Camp Robber is a First
Edition in the Walter J. Black series. It was never published
anywhere else other than a magazine serial. It is therefore highly
collectible.
Disclaimer on Book Values
The ZGWS is has received many requests concerning the value of Walter J. Black Edition books. To gain a better understanding of the values of these books, we recommend that you contact a professional book dealer.
However, most of these titles in average condition can be purchased for $3 - $5 per book. The last 13 titles in the list below can command higher prices, especially if they are in excellent condition. Books in mint condition with the rice paper cover are becoming very rare and command higher prices.
Several years ago, we had reports of complete sets of the 75 titles in mint condition still with the rice paper covers bringing in excess of $1000. We have also heard of mint copies of The Wolf Tracker and The Camp Robber bringing more than $100 each. However, over the past 5 years or so, values have dropped dramatically. We have heard of complete sets selling for only a few hundred dollars and now you can find copies of the two rarest titles for well under $100 each.
The ZGWS makes no guarantees or claims about the value of these books. We suggest that you do not be disappointed when you are told that your Black Edition books are only worth $5 each. One suggestion is to check abebooks.com or ebay.com and see how similar books are selling there.
Listing of
Zane Grey Walter J. Black Editions
Title
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Riders Of The Purple
Sage
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2
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Thundering Herd
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3
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Wild Horse Mesa
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4
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Call Of The Canyon
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5
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Wildfire
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6
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Hash Knife Outfit
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7
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Shepherd Of Guadaloupe
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8
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Fighting Caravans
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9
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Western
Union
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10
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West Of The Pecos
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11
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30,000 On The Hoof
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12
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Arizona Ames
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13
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Thunder Mountain
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14
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Sunset Pass
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15
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Mysterious Rider
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16
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To The Last Man
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17
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Vanishing American
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18
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Man Of The Forest
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19
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Twin Sombreros
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20
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Robber's Roost
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21
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Desert Gold
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22
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Heritage Of The Desert
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23
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Rogue
River Feud
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24
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Shadow On The Trail
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25
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Code Of The West
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26
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Light Of Western Stars
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27
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Rainbow Trail
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28
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Border Legion
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29
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Under The Toonto Rim
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30
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Last Of The Plainsmen
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31
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Majesty's Rancho
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32
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Stairs Of Sand
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33
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Forlorn River
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34
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Desert Of Wheat
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35
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Raiders Of The Spanish Peaks
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36
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Drift Fence
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37
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Lone Star Ranger
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38
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Wilderness Trek
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39
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Knights Of The Range
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40
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Lost Wagon Train
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41
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Valley Of Wild Horses
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42
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U.P. Trail
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43
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Nevada
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44
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Deer Stalker
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45
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Wanderer Of The Wasteland
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46
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Trail Driver
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47
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Maverick Queen
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48
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Tappan's Burro
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49
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Betty Zane
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50
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Dude Ranger
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51
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Captives Of The Desert
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52
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Last Trail
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53
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Spirit Of The Border
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54
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Wyoming
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55
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Lost Pueblo
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56
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Black Mesa
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57
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Stranger From The Tonto
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58
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Fugitive Trail
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59
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Arizona Clan
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60
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Horse Heaven Hill
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61
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Ranger
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62
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Blue Feather
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63
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Boulder Dam
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64
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Zane Grey: Biography
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65
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Ken Ward In The Jungle
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66
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Red-Headed Outfielder
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67
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Roping Lions In The Grand Canyon
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68
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Shortstop
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69
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Young Forester
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70
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Young Lion Hunter
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71
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Young Pitcher
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72
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Day Of The Beast
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73
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Wolf Tracker
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74
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Reef Girl
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75
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Camp Robber
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