Vintage Zane Grey western books set with dust jackets: Forlorn River and The Hash Knife Outfit, hardcover Great Western Editions with visible age wear.
• Item: Set of 2 vintage hardcover western novels with dust jackets
• Title: Forlorn River and The Hash Knife Outfit
• Author: Zane Grey
• Forlorn River: copyright page appears to show 1927 by Zane Grey, Inc., and 1926 by The Curtis Publishing Co.
• The Hash Knife Outfit: copyright page shows 1933 by Zane Grey / related copyright text from 1933.
• Edition / Printing: Great Western Edition
• Format: Hardcover with dust jackets
• Dust Jacket: Yes
• Size / Measurements: Approx. 8 x 5.5 x 2 inches
• Page Count: Forlorn River 338 pages; The Hash Knife Outfit 323 pages
• Cover / Jacket Colors: Both jackets are yellow with black and red title text and color western scene illustrations; boards are tan patterned with dark spine bands and repeating GZ monogram style design
• Genre / Subject: Western fiction, cowboy novels, frontier adventure
Matching Zane Grey Great Western Edition hardcovers; both retain illustrated dust jackets; strong shelf presence for western collection or ranch / cabin decor
Positives
• Both books retain their dust jackets, which adds display value and collector appeal
• Matching set presentation works well for shelf styling, western room decor, or a Zane Grey collection
• Interior title pages and several text pages are shown and appear readable
• Boards remain intact beneath the jackets
• The yellow illustrated jackets still present strongly on display
• A useful set for readers who want vintage Zane Grey in hardcover rather than loose or heavily broken reading copies
Issues / Wear
• Both dust jackets show visible edge wear, rubbing, toning, and small tears
• The Hash Knife Outfit jacket has a noticeable chip / loss at the top of the spine area
• Jacket corners and spine ends show chipping and wear on both books
• Forlorn River front jacket has a visible white label or sticker remnant along the left side
• Jacket flaps show toning and creasing
• Page edges are visibly darkened / toned from age, especially the top edges
• Some interior pages show age toning
• The Hash Knife Outfit has visible brown staining / spotting along the inner margin on one shown opening
• General shelf wear is visible along board edges, jacket folds, and corners
These two Zane Grey Great Western Edition hardcovers keep their yellow illustrated dust jackets, and they suit a western fiction shelf. If it's the right copy for you, it's ready to come home.
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