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 Included in this package is Zane Grey's own promotional pamphlet entitled "The Man and His Work an Autobiographical Sketch, Critical Appreciations & Bibliography." issued by Harper & Brothers New York in 1928 at the height of Zane Grey's fame. Seen in both paper wrappers and in the more commonly seen flexible leatherette binding. This is the first trade edition in yellow wrappers from the library of Zane Grey with his blindstamp on the front endpaper. First edition. Frontispiece portrait, 7 plates from photographs. vii, 56 pp. 1 vols. 8vo.  Comprising of: My Own Life by Zane Grey, Zane Grey and the American Spirit by John Farrar, American Sagas by T.K. Whipple, The Epic Spirit by Rupert Hughes, What the Open Means to Me by Zane Grey, "Never Lay Down Your Pen" by John Wanamaker, His Many Readers by L.H. Robbins and a Bibliography. In very good+ condition with just light edge wear. 
 
Original Zane Grey photograph: An early ca. 1920 cardstock head-and-shoulders photograph 3.5" x 5.75" that was used as the frontispiece portrait to the above titled "The Man and his Work." One of Zane Greys own copies (unsigned) and in fine condition with the Zane Grey blindstamp along the upper edge. These photos were often signed by Grey and handed out as promotional items by the author and his publisher Harper & Brothers. An excellent example with very minor wear to corners and a bit of toning to the verso. Overall, a quite rare set from Zane Grey's own library. 

Zane Grey's own Copies ~ "The Man and His Work," 1928, With Portrait Photo

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