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Tarzan big little book for sale rare tarzan comics. Based on edgar rice burroughs famous novels, this series borrows from the books and from the johnny weissmuller movies, adding a healthy dose of generic jungle adventure for good measure. I had this book when i was 8 years old im 47 now and lost it, a great book with. Dells run of tarzan was probably the truest to edgar rice burroughs original vision of the character. Comic book price guides, like overstreet, have a minimum price for comic books. To determine the true market value of a book, or any other collectible item, an appraisal may be necessary.
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Rudyard kiplings mowgli is thought to have influenced burroughs creation of tarzan mowglis first appearance was in a short story in 1893. I have a set of tarzan books that are showing their age. Edgar rice burroughs rare tarzan of the apes books with dust. How do you tell first edition book tarzan of the apes. Books are everything authorcollector graham holroyds site provides searchable database, pages on grading and reference books, more. After an unstated amount of time later, their son john clayton ii is born. It has to do with the acid content of the old paper. Information on several burroughs books appears in old books. First editions of wellloved books can become the most prized in literature. Complete listings and values of big little books note 1. No self respecting lord of the jungle doesnt have at least a few tarzan big little books on hand. Tarzan of the apes is a novel written by edgar rice burroughs, the first in a series of books about the title character tarzan. Edgar rice burroughs 18751950 was an american author best known for his celebrated adventure and sciencefiction novels. Get the best deals on tarzan comics when you shop the largest online selection at.
How to find out how much your old books are worth by jane meggitt old and worn leather book collection image. Buy tarzan of the apes book online at low prices in india tarzan. These include most bibles, encyclopedias, textbooks printed after 1850, collected editions and reprints. A few years later when tarzan is 18 years of age, a new party is marooned on the coast, including 19 year old jane porter, the first white woman tarzan has ever seen. Chicago are printed in old english on the page, whereas the third. He has appeared in books and comics, and his adventures have been broadcast on radio, television and cinema 80 plus movies. How to find out how much your old books are worth sapling. The return of tarzan, published 1915 tarzan the terrible, 1921. Collecting tarzan of the apes by burroughs, edgar rice first. Tarzan of the apes erb firsts first edition books by edgar rice. As the worlds largest independent marketplace for new, used and rare books, you always get the best in service and value when you buy from. Justice league of america comics click for main article have peaked and then declined in value, as speculation and then profit taking around the jla movie came and went.
Tarzan apes by edgar rice burroughs, first edition, 1914. The editors value a tarzan at the earths core published in new. Tarzan remains one of the most recognizable characters in storytelling a genuine cultural icon. We strive to maintain the highest standards in the trade.
The standard value guide, second edition collector books, 1979. Antique book 1914 tarzan of the apes edgar rice burroughs. The return of tarzan by edgar rice burroughs is one of my alltime favorite books by one of my favorite authors. Tarzan of the apes by burroughs, edgar rice and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Tarzan of the apes by edgar rice burroughs mcclurg, 1914. What is the value of tarzan of the apes first edition. After some time a new white party gets marooned and one of them is a beautiful woman, the first white one tarzan has ever seen named jane porter. Mar 29, 2011 i have many old books and im wondering if they have any value. I read through this book with two years worth of strips in one sitting.
Original hardcover tarzan books values answered by a verified antique expert. But when tarzan discovers his parents old cabin, longburied questions about his true nature begin to surface. Tarzan books and movies have often been criticized as being blatantly racist. Tarzan by edgar rice burroughs 8 vintage books, black covers lot. Warren, whose price guide books have been the authority on collectibles values since 1985. Buy products related to tarzan comic book products and see what customers say about. Edgar rice burroughs creation first appeared in an issue of the pulp publication allstory magazine in october 1912 and a book version followed two. Im grateful for your extensive research and for your sharing it. The return of tarzan, published 1915 tarzan the terrible, 1921 son of tarz read more. Tarzan apes by edgar rice burroughs, first edition, 1914 abebooks. An educational and informational site about rare, old and antiquarian books.
How do you tell first edition book tarzan of the apes answers. 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 first edition bauman rare books. Watch antique book tarzan of the apes by burroughs published 1914. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. If you want to cut the clutter, selling some old books will free up horizontal surfaces and could put serious cash in your pocket. I love collecting them but have never searched for information about their publishing or their value. Wed love to talk to you about your collection, your buying and selling needs, and how heritage auctions can work for you. If you have one of these rare books sitting on a shelf somewhere, get ready to cash in. See all books authored by edgar rice burroughs, including tarzan of the apes, and a princess of mars, and more on. Collecting tarzan of the apes by burroughs, edgar rice. We are always looking for quality vintage memorabilia and comic books to purchase or sell at auction. It was first published in the pulp magazine allstory magazine in october, 1912. The five book tarzan series is one of my favorite series that are now considered classics.
Tarzan the lost adventure 1995 coauthored by joe r. How can i find out the value of some old tarzan books ive had since i was a kid. First published in 1914, edgar rice burroughss romance has lost little of its force over the yearsas film revivals and tv series well attest. Tarzan of the apes edgar rice burroughs 1972 vintage paperback. This first edition by edgar rice burroughs is available at bauman rare books. When it comes to collecting tarzan books, tarzan of the apes is easily the most precious. Tarzan of the apes is absolutely worthy of 55 stars. I have always loved little golden books and i have a lot of them from my own childhood and that of my daughters, as well as more recent ones. In other words, it takes a dealer time to sort, bag, board and price any comic book. Tthe searchable database consists of detailed reports in an evergrowing database of items in this category.
Kala the sheape adopts a human infant whose parents have just died, and he grows to become tarzana thinking man, with the physical skills of an ape. 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. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Certain books, even very old ones, are not particularly rare.
Antique book tarzan of the apes by burroughs published 1914. The american first edition of tarzan of the apes will have a. Jan 19, 2006 books this article is more than 14 years old. Clayton is named tarzan white skin in the ape language and raised in ignorance of his human heritage. The series consists of 24 official books, along with several authorized and unauthorized sequels. Tarzan of the apes, script by edgar rice burroughs original novel and gaylord du bois adaptation, art by russ manning and mike royer art assistance. Of course, it has always been the case that paperback books, unlike their hardcover counterparts, have been considered disposable, hence the inexpensive materials highacid paper, etc. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. Send for a copy of a reference and price guide to u. I totally need the copy of the the wonderful wizard of oz in my life. I have many old books and im wondering if they have any value. Tarzan made his first appearance in the novel tarzan of the apes in 1912. First edition, first state has the printers name set in two lines of old english.
That old book in your attic may not be worth much to you, but it might be worth a lot to a potential buyer. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Soon tarzan is starting to be liked by the ape tribe and at last he attacks kerchak. All members agree to abide by the abaas code of ethics. Thirteen years later, it would transition to gold key and finally to dc.
Created by edgar rice burroughs, tarzan first appeared in the novel tarzan of the. Values are determined through contacts with blb club members who are active in buyingselling blbs. Roadshow appraisal of this tarzan book collection from vintage providence. The minimum price is not a real reflection of market value. The adventures of tarzan 1921, 2006 tarzan and the tarzan twins 19271936 written for children. Published on june 6, 1914, this is edgar rice burroughs first novel to come out in hard cover. If youre like most serious readers, your old books overflow your bookcases and spill into perhaps overwhelm various sections of your living space. Buy a cheap copy of tarzan of the apes book by edgar rice burroughs. Below is a list of the official tarzan books by edgar rice burroughs in order of when they were originally published. If you have an old book that you would like us to research, or if you have any other questions regarding old books, email us through our askalibrarian service, or contact your local library.