Featured in this lot are seven first and early edition Zane Grey books circa 1909-1943. A prolific American writer known for his significant contributions to Western literature in the early 20th century, Zane Grey was born in Zanesville, Ohio, in 1872. Although he started out as a successful dentist, he soon realized that writing, especially about the American West, was his true calling. Unquestionably, Grey had an impact on the Western subgenre, as his books contributed to the genre's rise to literary fame. His writings were renowned for their vivid depictions of untamed landscapes, cowboys, and the difficulties of frontier life, and his readers were transported to the West by his descriptive prose. He wrote more than 60 novels and a large number of short stories over the course of his career, including well-known pieces like "Riders of the Purple Sage," "The Lone Star Ranger," and "The Last of the Plainsmen." These books were wildly popular in his day and are still highly regarded by fans of the Old West and those who are interested in the history of the American frontier. Grey left a lasting legacy that goes beyond literature thanks to his conservation efforts, close friendship with Theodore Roosevelt, and support for safeguarding the natural splendor of the American West. The books in this collection are as follows: "The Zane Grey Round-Up" 1943, "The Last Trail" 1909, "Ken Ward In The Jungle" 1912, "Under The Tonto Rim" 1925, "The Border Legion" 1916, "Valley of the Wild Horses" 1927 and the final book "The Young Forester" 1910. All the books except one feature the original dust covers. The books show good condition overall with wear from use and their age but no signs of damage are noted. The books measure 7 3/4" L x 5" W. The collective weight fo all seven books is 5 pounds and 12 ounces.