Tarzan of the apes is a novel written by edgar rice burroughs, the first in a series of books about the title character tarzan. The contents are identical to the 1st edition, and lack the dedication to burroughs hulbert. This first edition by edgar rice burroughs is available at bauman rare books. Edgar rice burroughs the son of tarzan is for sale. It was first published in the pulp magazine allstory magazine in october, 1912. Tarzan of the apes is an engrossing account of tarzan s early life, from birth to manhood. 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. Narrowly surviving his encounter with his enemy tarzan in the beasts of tarzan, alexis paulvitch has a score to settle.
The editors value a tarzan at the earths core published in new. The son of tarzan is edgar rice burroughs fourth novel in the tarzan series. Information on several burroughs books appears in old books. Tarzan in the shrunken giant, part 2 of an adaptation of edgar rice burroughs tarzan and the ant men with art by russ manning.
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. Tarzan is also depicted as physically and genetically superior to the native tribes who live nearby. Includes part five of jesse marshs adaptation of burroughs apeenglish dictionary. A licensed novelization serialized in 15 parts by newspapers in 1921.
Edgar rice burroughs tarzan first edition abebooks. Heritage grades thousands of comics every year and we have experts on staff to evaluate the conditions and. Not all first editions say the words first edition. 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. Tarzan of the apes by edgar rice burroughs mcclurg. 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 first edition is the first time a book is printed by a publisher. This is the first printing of the ballantine 1964 paperback authorized edition cover art by dick powers. A collection of tarzan first editions from the years 19151931, including tarzan s second adventure, the return of tarzan. The first tarzan book was published in 1912, so, tarzan came first. What is the value of tarzan of the apes first edition. Published on june 6, 1914, this is edgar rice burroughs first novel to come out in hard cover.
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. Lastly, a major influence on value is whether a book is a first editionfirst printing of a title by a popular author. Tarzan and the jewels of opar edgar rice burroughs first edition. Things like spine wear, cover wear, writing by previous owners, foxing or discoloration on pages, etc reduces value. This first edition hardcover of tarzan of the apes by edgar rice burroughs was printed in 1914. 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. This is a prepublication paperbound copy of the son of tarzan from 1917, an earlier release than the first edition. 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. New listingedgar rice burroughs tarzan of the apes 1st edition 1914. If the comic in question is not of sufficient value, it is not in your best interest to spend the money to have it certified.
Condition is near mint for its age, hardcover with no dust jacket. 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. 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. Tarzan of the apes is an engrossing account of tarzans early life, from birth to manhood. 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.
Buy a cheap copy of tarzan of the apes book by edgar rice burroughs. I totally need the copy of the the wonderful wizard of oz in my life. Tarzan of the apes first edition library edgar rice burroughs on. Lastly, a major influence on value is whether a book is a first edition first printing of a title by a popular author. Tarzan must reveal the lost treasure of atlantis when jane and boy are kidnapped. This is the rarest state for many years unrecorded where in this. Tarzans father is referred to as a member of the higher white races.
Collecting tarzan of the apes by burroughs, edgar rice first. George of the jungle is a more or less modern invention. Jungle tales of tarzan first edition burroughs, edgar rice on. My greatgreatgrandfather received it in massachusetts and brought it out west through missouri and finally. Among his most notable creations are the jungle hero tarzan, the heroic mars adventurer john carter, and the fictional landmass within earth known as. The american first edition of tarzan of the apes will have a. First edition, first state of the first tarzan book, a landmark in popular fiction fantasy and horror 547, with illustrated title page. Collecting tarzan of the apes by burroughs, edgar rice. Edgar rice burroughs 18751950 was an american author best known for his celebrated adventure and sciencefiction novels. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. Great deals on 1st edition edgar rice burroughs books.
Script by gaylord dubois, art and cover by jesse marsh. If you are contemplating building a hardback first edition collection, you need to know how to tell the first editions from the reprints. Primarily a reprint publisher, but published the first u. 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 apes by edgar rice burroughs, first edition, 1914 abebooks. How do you tell first edition book tarzan of the apes.
Tarzan is the son of a british lord and lady who were marooned on the west coast of africa by mutineers. How do you tell first edition book tarzan of the apes answers. 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. And the other thing about this is the first tarzan book, which everybody knows, that was done in 1914. The standard value guide, second edition collector books, 1979. Tarzan of the apes first edition edgar rice burroughs.
Jan 19, 2006 switch to the us edition switch to the uk edition. Tarzan and the lion man 1st edition edgar rice burroughs. First published in 1914, edgar rice burroughss romance has lost little of its force over the yearsas film revivals and tv series well attest. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Have first edition tarzan books are they worth appraising. Edgar rice burroughs the son of tarzan 1917 the first edition. 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. Mar 29, 2011 tarzan of the apes was burroughs first book. 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. A collection of tarzan first editions from the years 19151931, including tarzans second adventure, the return of tarzan.
Image 1 of 1 for tarzan and the lion man 1st edition. Tarzan triumphant first edition edgar rice burroughs. First edition, first binding without the acorn on the spine. With kindest regards, i am, very sincerely yours, edgar rice burroughs a wonderful copy. Wodehouses man with two left feet states first edition on the page. These tarzan books in hard cover from 1921, 1935, 1947 and 1928. First serialized between 1915 and 1916 in allstory weekly, it was published as a novel in 1917. White characters, including tarzan, are written as superior beings. 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. 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. Racism is an everpresent theme in tarzan of the apes. The dust jacket is missing, and there is a bookplate on the inside back cover. Tarzan of the apes by burroughs, edgar rice and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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