Includes part five of jesse marshs adaptation of burroughs apeenglish dictionary. Tarzan of the apes first edition library edgar rice burroughs on. With kindest regards, i am, very sincerely yours, edgar rice burroughs a wonderful copy. The son of tarzan is edgar rice burroughs fourth novel in the tarzan series. This first edition hardcover of tarzan of the apes by edgar rice burroughs was printed in 1914.
Information on several burroughs books appears in old books. In fair condition with all pages in tact, this fiction novel is mostly tan with black illustrations on the front and spine of outer cover. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The american first edition of tarzan of the apes will have a. Edgar rice burroughs 18751950 was an american author best known for his celebrated adventure and sciencefiction novels. Tarzan apes by edgar rice burroughs, first edition, 1914. Tarzan in the shrunken giant, part 2 of an adaptation of edgar rice burroughs tarzan and the ant men with art by russ manning.
Heritage grades thousands of comics every year and we have experts on staff to evaluate the conditions and the costto value ratio of sending any book in for authentication. Although both were published in 1933, there is no statement on the first edition of apache devil but tarzan and the city of gold states first edition on the page. Collecting tarzan of the apes by burroughs, edgar rice. First published in 1914, edgar rice burroughss romance has lost little of its force over the yearsas film revivals and tv series well attest. This work by maude robinson toombs is based on the scripts for the 15part filmserial of the same name, and was first released as a collected edition in 2006. White characters, including tarzan, are written as superior beings. A licensed novelization serialized in 15 parts by newspapers in 1921. Illustrations included free audiobook unabridged edition original edition ereader friendly tarzan of the apes is a novel written by edgar rice. Mar 29, 2011 tarzan of the apes was burroughs first book. First edition, first printing signed by edgar rice burroughs on a typed letter laid into the book that reads it affords me a great deal of pleasure to append my autograph hereto for your collection. First edition, first binding without the acorn on the spine.
Tarzan of the apes is an engrossing account of tarzan s early life, from birth to manhood. This first edition was recalled by gene roddenberry and paramount due to material that theyd deemed objectionable, but had slipped past pocket books editorial staff. Long after his most famous character became an icon in the reading and moviegoing publics imaginations, burroughs recalled, i wrote tarzan of the apes evenings and holidays in longhand on the backs of old letterheads and odd pieces of paper. Lastly, a major influence on value is whether a book is a first editionfirst printing of a title by a popular author. Published on june 6, 1914, this is edgar rice burroughs first novel to come out in hard cover.
Not all first editions say the words first edition. This is the rarest state for many years unrecorded where in this. This is the first printing of the ballantine 1964 paperback authorized edition cover art by dick powers. How do you tell first edition book tarzan of the apes. Tarzan must reveal the lost treasure of atlantis when jane and boy are kidnapped. Tarzan is the son of a british lord and lady who were marooned on the west coast of africa by mutineers. Tarzan of the apes the first three novels, barnes and noble collectible editions 5 out of 5 stars 3 product ratings 3 product ratings tarzan of the apes the first three novels, barnes and noble collectible editions. Script by gaylord dubois, art and cover by jesse marsh. Jan 19, 2006 switch to the us edition switch to the uk edition.
Image 1 of 1 for tarzan and the lion man 1st edition. Primarily a reprint publisher, but published the first u. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. It was first published in the pulp magazine allstory magazine in october, 1912.
Tarzan and the jewels of opar edgar rice burroughs first edition. Tarzan is also depicted as physically and genetically superior to the native tribes who live nearby. A collection of tarzan first editions from the years 19151931, including tarzans second adventure, the return of tarzan. Tarzan of the apes first edition edgar rice burroughs. These tarzan books in hard cover from 1921, 1935, 1947 and 1928. Buy a cheap copy of tarzan of the apes book by edgar rice burroughs. Edgar rice burroughs the son of tarzan is for sale.
When tarzan was a year old, his mother died of natural causes, and his father was killed by kerchak, leader of the ape tribe into which tarzan was adopted. A collection of tarzan first editions from the years 19151931, including tarzan s second adventure, the return of tarzan. Narrowly surviving his encounter with his enemy tarzan in the beasts of tarzan, alexis paulvitch has a score to settle. First serialized between 1915 and 1916 in allstory weekly, it was published as a novel in 1917. Tarzan the terrible is a novel by american writer edgar rice burroughs, the eighth in his series of twentyfour books about the title character tarzan. The editors value a tarzan at the earths core published in new. Things like spine wear, cover wear, writing by previous owners, foxing or discoloration on pages, etc reduces value. Mcclurg printed a total of 10,000 first edition copies of tarzan of the apes, with approximations of 5000 of the 1st state, 2500 of the 2nd state, and 2500 of the 3rd state. Tarzan of the apes is a novel written by edgar rice burroughs, the first in a series of books about the title character tarzan. A first edition is the first time a book is printed by a publisher. Have first edition tarzan books are they worth appraising.
The contents are identical to the 1st edition, and lack the dedication to burroughs hulbert. Among his most notable creations are the jungle hero tarzan, the heroic mars adventurer john carter, and the fictional landmass within earth known as pellucidar. And the other thing about this is the first tarzan book, which everybody knows, that was done in 1914. Edgar rice burroughs the son of tarzan 1917 the first edition. Tarzan triumphant first edition edgar rice burroughs. A fine copy in jacket of the first tarzan book and a landmark of popular literature blanck notes in peter parley to penrod that copies with and without the acorn ornament have been noted and that no priority for either state has been determined.
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Jungle tales of tarzan first edition burroughs, edgar rice on. George of the jungle is a more or less modern invention. The first tarzan book was published in 1912, so, tarzan came first. Among his most notable creations are the jungle hero tarzan, the heroic mars adventurer john carter, and the fictional landmass within earth known as. Wodehouses man with two left feet states first edition on the page. Collecting tarzan of the apes by burroughs, edgar rice first. Tarzan of the apes is an engrossing account of tarzans early life, from birth to manhood. This is a prepublication paperbound copy of the son of tarzan from 1917, an earlier release than the first edition. Condition is near mint for its age, hardcover with no dust jacket. Tarzans father is referred to as a member of the higher white races. Racism is an everpresent theme in tarzan of the apes. However, the value of the poor condition firsts will most likely not appreciate in value over the years the way a really good first edition will. Tarzan apes by edgar rice burroughs, first edition, 1914 abebooks.
New listingedgar rice burroughs tarzan of the apes 1st edition 1914. Tarzan of the apes by edgar rice burroughs mcclurg. Information on buying and collecting tarzan of the apes by burroughs, edgar rice with a guide to first edition identification, points of issue and price and. Tarzan and the lion man 1st edition edgar rice burroughs. It was first published as a serial in the pulp magazine argosy allstory weekly in the issues for february 12, 19, and 26 and march 5, 12, 19, and 26, 1921. Edgar rice burroughs tarzan first edition abebooks. Lastly, a major influence on value is whether a book is a first edition first printing of a title by a popular author. This first edition by edgar rice burroughs is available at bauman rare books. First edition, first state of the first tarzan book, a landmark in popular fiction fantasy and horror 547, with illustrated title page. If you are contemplating building a hardback first edition collection, you need to know how to tell the first editions from the reprints. What is the value of tarzan of the apes first edition.
The standard value guide, second edition collector books, 1979. The dust jacket is missing, and there is a bookplate on the inside back cover. My greatgreatgrandfather received it in massachusetts and brought it out west through missouri and finally. Great deals on 1st edition edgar rice burroughs books.