Vintage Zane Grey western books set with dust jackets: Forlorn River and The Hash Knife Outfit, hardcover Great Western Editions with visible age wear.
Details
• 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.
• Year: Reprint year not confirmed from the photos
• Edition / Printing: Great Western Edition; exact printing not confirmed from the photos
• 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
Notable Features:
Matching Zane Grey Great Western Edition hardcovers; both retain illustrated dust jackets; strong shelf presence for western collection or ranch / cabin decor
Condition Grade: Good
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
Collector’s Notes
This set gives the buyer two classic Zane Grey western hardcovers with matching visual appeal and strong western shelf presence. The value here is not just reading copies, but a ready-made pair for a cowboy library, ranch-style room, or vintage western display.
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